Wensleydale Wander

Technical sheet

n°51170770
Creation
Last update
–
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 35.60 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 11h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 477 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 483 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 394 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 99 m
  • ⚐
    Area: Yorkshire Dales
  • ⚐
    District: Leyburn 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 54.310273° / W 1.832912°
  • ⚑
    End: N 54.309784° / W 1.830726°
  • Today’s forecast: … Loading…
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 204 m - Continue onto Leyburn Shawl
  2. 2 : km 2.66 - alt. 264 m - Turn left
  3. 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 264 m - Turn slight right onto Leyburn Shawl
  4. 4 : km 3.45 - alt. 228 m - Continue
  5. 5 : km 5.1 - alt. 209 m - Turn right onto C35
  6. 6 : km 5.56 - alt. 219 m - Turn sharp left
  7. 7 : km 6.77 - alt. 170 m - Continue onto C34
  8. 8 : km 6.81 - alt. 169 m - Turn left
  9. 9 : km 7.1 - alt. 162 m - Turn sharp right onto C34
  10. 10 : km 7.23 - alt. 158 m - Turn slight left
  11. 11 : km 7.28 - alt. 157 m - Turn slight left onto C34
  12. 12 : km 7.47 - alt. 150 m - Continue onto Mill Lane
  13. 13 : km 7.5 - alt. 149 m - Turn slight left onto Church Lane
  14. 14 : km 7.59 - alt. 150 m - Turn right onto Well Lane
  15. 15 : km 7.88 - alt. 150 m - Turn right onto Church Lane
  16. 16 : km 8.29 - alt. 148 m - Continue onto Wood End Lane
  17. 17 : km 9.01 - alt. 152 m - Turn slight right
  18. 18 : km 12.5 - alt. 136 m - Continue onto Back Lane
  19. 19 : km 13.24 - alt. 173 m - Turn sharp right onto Flats Lane
  20. 20 : km 13.52 - alt. 168 m - Turn sharp left onto Church Lane
  21. 21 : km 13.69 - alt. 186 m - Turn right onto Main Street, A684
  22. 22 : km 13.93 - alt. 195 m - Turn slight left onto Chantry Bank
  23. 23 : km 14.4 - alt. 230 m - Turn slight left onto Green Gate
  24. 24 : km 15.31 - alt. 300 m - Turn right onto Nossill Lane
  25. 25 : km 15.61 - alt. 295 m - Turn slight right
  26. 26 : km 16.48 - alt. 393 m - Turn slight left onto Flint Lane
  27. 27 : km 19.01 - alt. 312 m - Turn slight left onto Common Lane
  28. 28 : km 21.19 - alt. 260 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 24.41 - alt. 191 m - Turn slight left onto Coverham Lane
  30. 30 : km 24.59 - alt. 183 m - Turn sharp right
  31. 31 : km 25.38 - alt. 133 m - Continue onto Hullo Bridge
  32. 32 : km 25.4 - alt. 133 m - Turn left
  33. 33 : km 27.88 - alt. 140 m - Turn slight left onto Braithwaite Lane
  34. 34 : km 28.09 - alt. 137 m - Turn left
  35. 35 : km 29.29 - alt. 102 m - Turn slight right onto A6108
  36. 36 : km 29.44 - alt. 100 m - Continue onto East Witton Road, A6108
  37. 37 : km 29.47 - alt. 101 m - Turn slight right onto C42
  38. 38 : km 31.08 - alt. 110 m - Walk north-west on Wood Ln towards Hargill Rd
  39. 39 : km 31.44 - alt. 109 m - Turn left at Hargill Rd
  40. 40 : km 31.6 - alt. 107 m - Walk north-west towards Mill Flats Ln
  41. 41 : km 31.61 - alt. 107 m - Turn left onto Mill Flats Ln
  42. 42 : km 32.08 - alt. 101 m - Walk west on Mill Flats Ln
  43. 43 : km 32.11 - alt. 100 m - Walk on Mill Flats Ln
  44. 44 : km 33.82 - alt. 108 m - Walk west towards A6108
  45. 45 : km 33.84 - alt. 109 m - Turn right onto A6108
  46. E : km 35.6 - alt. 198 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton

Walker
↔10.50 km ↗+137 m ↘-138 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from West Witton (North Yorkshire)

This a pleasant walk in Wensleydale that allows you to enjoy this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The highlights of the walk include the River Ure, Redmire Force and the Chapel of the Kinights Templar.

Walking Grinton Smelting Mill

Walker
Grinton Smelting Mill
↔6.63 km ↗+254 m ↘-254 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)

An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.

Walking The Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton

Walker
The Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton
↔8.28 km ↗+205 m ↘-211 m ◔2h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Burton-cum-Walden (North Yorkshire)

This is a circular walk from the lovely village of West Burton. The start has all the uphill and can be steep but the steep part is short lived. The views are great and there is some interest on the way around with the old lime kiln and the ruins of the Knights Templar chapel.

Walking Haw Lane & Aysgarth Moor from Aysgarth

Walker
↔9.87 km ↗+229 m ↘-229 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Aysgarth (North Yorkshire)

This Yorkshire Dales walk explores the pleasant countryside and moorland of Wensleydale. It starts from Aysgarth village and uses moorland paths and tracks for much of its route.

Walking Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle

Walker
↔5.70 km ↗+75 m ↘-75 m ◔1h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)

A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.

Walking River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham

Walker
↔10.67 km ↗+139 m ↘-131 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)

A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.

Walking The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill

Walker
The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill
↔13.36 km ↗+325 m ↘-320 m ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Melbecks (North Yorkshire)

A walk of two halves. The first part ascends gently on good tracks, passing the remains of the Old Gang Smelting Mill, before crossing the stream and crossing Melbecks Moor and passing the spoil heaps from the long ceased lead mining industry. The path descends via one of the 'hushes' to the Bunton Level above Gunnerside Gill. The return leg is on grassy paths which contour Brownsey Moor and pass through farmland, often following dry stone walls and passing working farms and traditional barns.

For more walks, use our search engine.

The GPS track and description are the property of the author.

Loading…