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Booze
Although short, this walk includes all the characteristics of the northern part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Beginning in a compact stone built village, it continues through pastures with dry stone walling to explore the remnants of the once extensive lead mining industry. The walk concludes with a pleasant section through deciduous woodland alongside Arkle Beck, one of the tributaries of the River Swale.
Distance: 2.5 miles Time: 1.5 hrmap |
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Arkle Beck from Reeth
Distance: 3.25 milesTime: 1.75hrmap |
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Gunnerside Gill v1
The pull up from Gunnerside might stretch the calf muscles, but it's grand, and the walking is fairly easy after that - and more than worth the effort. Distance: 4.25 miles Time: 2.5 hmap |
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Muker & Ivelet Bridge
This lovely walk begins with a pleasant stroll through riverside meadows in a beautiful part of Upper Swaledale, visits the most graceful bridge over the Swale, continues for a short excursion into Oxnop Gill and returns through the fields to Muker.
Distance: 5.5 miles Time: 2.5 hmap |
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Great Pinseat from Surrender Bridge
The moors to the north of Upper Swaledale were once home to large scale mining. it is still possible to appreciate the massive scale of this activity and this walk provides a useful introduction. In addition the route provides an easy to follow route visiting the summit of Great Pinseat, which offers grand views of the surrounding countryside.
Distance: 5.5 miles Time: 2.5 hrmap |
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Circuit of Kisdon Hill
Distance: 5.5 miles Time: 2.75 hrmap |
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Gunnerside Gill v2
This walk takes you up one of the longest and narrowest side valleys in Swaledale, where you pass much evidence of lead mining, the mines in the Gill being some of the most profitable in Swaledale. Distance: 6 miles Time: 3 hrmap |
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Swinner Gill
Distance: 8.5 milesTime: 4.5 hrmap |
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Gunnerside & Surrender Bridge
This superb walk is full of interest. It is a varied expedition and includes woodland, open moor and considerable interesting remains of the once vibrant lead mining industry.
Distance: 10.3 milesTime: 5 hrmap |
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Keld to Tan Hill
England 's highest pub lies 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level. It has an attraction which extends far beyond the Yorkshire Dales. There is always a cheerful welcome and a fire burns continuously in the bar.
Distance: 10.5 miles Time: 5 hrmap |
