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Haw Lane & Aysgarth Moor from Aysgarth
Visorando Member
6.13 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
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.
Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg
6.16 mi
+774 ft
-755 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Askrigg (North Yorkshire)
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 Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton
5.15 mi
+692 ft
-709 ft
3h 00
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.
Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton
6.52 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
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.
Hawes to Gayle Round
1.03 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Hawes (North Yorkshire)
Pleasant walk from Hawes to Gayle bridge and back.
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
13.40 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,946 ft
7h 50
Moderate
Departure from Melbecks (North Yorkshire)
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.
The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill
8.30 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,070 ft
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.
High Harker Hill - near Grinton, North Yorkshire, UK
5.34 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
This route is mostly on public Bridleways and moorland access tracks with a rough gravel surface with drainage channels crossing them. #WalkingWithWheels.
Grinton Smelting Mill
4.12 mi
+860 ft
-863 ft
2h 40
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.
Tan Hill Circular
10.93 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,365 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A diverse walk over the desolated Stonesdale Moor fells beginning and returning to the picturesque Swaledale village of Keld. This route takes in the beautiful Kisden Force, Ravenseat Farm, famed home of television's 'Yorkshire Shepherdess', before crossing high exposed fells to reach the historic Tan Hill Inn. The return route to Keld may not be as dramatic, though it takes you along the renowned Pennine Way.
Keld, Upper Swaledale Valley, Gunnerside Gill Ivelet Moor
11.15 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,555 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
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
Association / Club / Walk leader5.71 mi
+735 ft
-745 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
An easy walk in scenic Swaledale, with an adventurous option to witness the austere beauty of Swinner Gill.
Ravenseat, Keld & the Pennine Way
10.38 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,289 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A varied all-day walk with sweeping moors, pretty villages, plunging waterfalls and a taste of rocky Swaledale.
Tan Hill Colliery
1.90 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A straightforward out-and-back stroll sampling the atmospheric local moors, with wide views and hidden mining relics.
Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone
7.13 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Conistone with Kilnsey (North Yorkshire)
This Yorkshire Dales walk traverses some fine limestone scenery above Wharfedale. The start is near the village of Conistone and the route takes you high above the dale to enjoy some wonderful views. A section of the Dales Way is used for this walk.
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