Pennine Way Day 07
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 38.67 km
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Average duration: 13h 05
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: No
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Vertical gain: + 704 m
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Vertical drop: - 744 m
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Highest point: 541 m
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Lowest point: 239 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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Area: Yorkshire Dales
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District: Muker
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Start: N 54.37947° / W 2.165252°
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End: N 54.618639° / W 2.08497°
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 279 m
- E : km 38.67 - alt. 239 m
Other walks in the area
Keld, Upper Swaledale Valley, Gunnerside Gill Ivelet Moor
This is a circular route starting at Keld and takes in the stunning Kidston Falls and the Upper Swaledale valley before you climb the Gunnerside Gill to times past and the lead minning settlements. Climbing up out of the gill and on to the moors and superb views of the dales landscape and then dropping down the gully to Crackpot Hall and back to Keld.
Keld & Swinner Gill
An easy walk in scenic Swaledale, with an adventurous option to witness the austere beauty of Swinner Gill.
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force

A walk of two distinct halves.The first part of the walk ascends gently along the side of Gunnerside Gill, to take in the remains of the abandoned lead mines. It crosses the moor to Swinner Gill mine where a short detour takes in a waterfall and cave. The walk then curves around towards the village of Keld.
The second part of the walk descends to the waterfalls and then through the gentle valley curving around into Swaledale where it passes through typical Yorkshire Dales farmland.
Ravenseat, Keld & the Pennine Way
A varied all-day walk with sweeping moors, pretty villages, plunging waterfalls and a taste of rocky Swaledale.
Tan Hill Colliery
A straightforward out-and-back stroll sampling the atmospheric local moors, with wide views and hidden mining relics.
Hawes to Gayle Round
Pleasant walk from Hawes to Gayle bridge and back.
Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg
Wensleydale in the Yorksire Dales National Park offers some wonderful walking. This route takes in a stretch of the River Ure, passes historic Nappa Hall before traversing the slopes below Ellerkin Scar. The walk then visits Whitfield Gill Force before returning to Askrigg.
The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill

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.
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