Arncliffe & Starbotton from Kettlewell

This is a much more difficult walk than described. It starts steeply climbing up from from Kettlewell until the crag which involves a small but manageable little scramble. After this it eases up over the moor, However, the path through Byre Bank Wood into Arncliffe is a full on scramble which wouldn't be out of place on a fell in the Lake District. Anyone who lacks confidence or has limited mobility wouldn't be able to descend or climb this path safely.

The return is a slog from Arncliffe over to Starbotton but relatively easy until Fosse Wood where care with your footing is needed.

The route measures 14km not 10.66km and involves 670m of climbing.

The pub in Arncliffe does great sandwiches BTW!

We enjoyed this walk. Stunning views of Wharfedale and Littondale. We agree with previous review with criticisms of the description. First, It's longer than the description said. My Fitbit said approximately ten miles
I think this should be classed as a difficult walk The climbs and descents are all a lot harder than "average".
The path on the way back over the moor to Starbotton isn’t always so obvious once on the path/ Bridleway to the top of the fell. In fact, there are two alternative paths to take close to the top. Fortunately we took the correct one. We really enjoyed it and felt that it was quite an achievement for us. Thankfully we had a beautiful day, so glad that it wasn’t hot!

Agree with previous reviews. The walk is great with fantastic views but the descents into Arncliffe and Starbotton are quite severe if you aren't very nimble!

Thoroughly enjoyed the walk though on a beautiful hot day.

Really enjoyed this walk. Stunning views of Wharfedale and Littondale. However, a few minor criticisms of the description. First, I think it's longer than the description said. The App on my mobile phone had it at 9.5 miles, rather than 6.5! I know these phone Apps aren't foolproof, but it certainly felt more than 6.5. Second, the walk is described as of "average" difficulty. I think that's an under estimate. The climbs and descents are all a lot harder than "average". Last, the ascent out of Arncliffe suggests that it is an obvious path all the way to the top of the fell. In fact, there are two alternative paths to take close to the top. Fortunately we took the correct one. But none of this should detract from what was a fabulous walk. We really enjoyed it - many thanks.

No doubt about the beauty of this walk and the scenery is breath-taking. However, I have to question some of the descriptions.

• Difficulty: Average- IMHO that was not verage
• Byre Bank Wood where the going is considerably more difficult - sheer descent down rocks and boulders, you'll need both hands free and able tosit on your bum at times to get down
• Descending to Starbotton, the final section through woodland is steep in places - again, an understatement: loose rocks makes it difficult to keep your footing down such a steep decline and path is extremely narrow

Like I said, a stunning walk and thoroughly enjoyed it, but definitely not for the faint hearted, or less agile walker. And probably not the best walk to make on your own as I didn't encounter another person at all!

Excellent walk, full of interest. Well worth doing.