23 easy-to-follow circular walk route maps of all grades in The Northern Dales Area of The Yorkshire Dales

The Northern Dales Area of The Yorkshire Dales National Park is the area:

Within the National Park north of the A684 from Sedbergh to Leyburn via Hawes, Bainbridge and Aysgarth
East of the A683 from Sedbergh to Brough via Kirkby Stephen

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Walk ny144 Hardraw Force from Hawes

England's highest waterfall - well worth a visit

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	295ft (90m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny144 Hardraw Force from Hawes pdf

Route Summary:

Hawes - The Pennine Way - The Herriot Way - Haylands Bridge - The River Ure - Hardraw - Hardraw Force - West House - Simonstone Hotel - Sedbusk - Hawes

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Walk ny208 Addlebrough from Thornton Rust

Superb views of lovely Wensleydale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	870ft (265m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny208 Addlebrough from Thornton Rust pdf

Route Summary:

Thornton Rust - Thornton Rust Moor - Addlebrough - Swallow Hole - Worton Scar - Thornton Scar - Thornton Rust

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Walk ny132 Worton Scar and Thornton Rust from Askrigg

Lovely, lovely Wensleydale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	502ft (153m)
Time:	2½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny132 Worton Scar and Thornton Rust from Askrigg pdf

Route Summary:

Askrigg - Askrigg Bottoms - The River Ure - Wensleysdale - Worton Bridge - Worton - Worton Scar - Thornton Scar - Thornton Rust - River Ure - Wensleydale - Nappa Mill Farm - Askrigg

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Walk c396 Birkett Hill from Kirkby Stephen

Stunning views of Kirkby Stephen

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,182ft (360m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c396 Birkett Hill from Kirkby Stephen pdf

Route Summary:

Kirkby Stephen - Market Square - Frank's Bridge - The River Eden - Ladthwaite Beck - Ewbank Scar - Birkett Hill - Ladthwaite Farm - Fell House - Hartley - Kirkby Stephen

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Walk c282 Wild Boar Fell from Cotegill Bridge

Fine Views from lonely hilltops

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,548ft (472m)
Time:	3.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c282 Wild Boar Fell from Cotegill Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Cotegill Bridge - Low Soursike - Yoadcomb Scar - Blackbed Scar - The Nab - Wild Boar Fell - High White Scar - The Band - Aisgill Head - Standard Brow - Swarth Fell - Swarth Fell Pike - Stubbing Rigg - Smithy Gill - Aisgill Moor Cottages - Cotegill Bridge

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Walk ny248 Kisdon and Keld from Muker

Moorland and gorge, with stunning waterfalls

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	1,345ft (410m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny248 Kisdon and Keld from Muker pdf

Route Summary:

Muker - Kisdon - Hooker Mill Scar - Swallow Hole Farm - Keld - The Herriot Way - The Pennine Way - The River Swale - Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk - Kisdon Force - East Gill Force - Crackpot Hall - Swinner Gill - Arngill Wood - Swaledale - Ramps Holme Bridge - Muker

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Walk c381 Nine Standards Rigg from Tailbridge Neck

Nine Standards Rigg - the easy way!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,083ft (330m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c381 Nine Standards Rigg from Tailbridge Neck pdf

Route Summary:

B6270 - Tailbridge Neck - Nateby Common (Tailbridge Hill) - Dukerdale Pots - Tollinson Gill - Rollinson Haggs - Boston Gill Head - Nine Standards Rigg - White Mossy Hill - Birk Dale - Birkdale Cross - Birkdale Common - Uldale Beck - Lamps Moss - Tailbridge Neck.

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Walk ny110 Hardraw Force and Pike Hill from Hawes

England's highest waterfall - worth a visit

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,030ft (314m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny110 Hardraw Force and Pike Hill from Hawes pdf

Route Summary:

Hawes - The Pennine Way - The Herriot Way - Haylands Bridge - The River Ure - Hardraw - Hardraw Force - Shaw Gill Wood - Simonstone Hotel - High Shaw - Shivery Gill - Pike Hill - Abbotside Common - Low Clint - High Pasture Gate - Shutt Lane - Sedbusk - Hawes

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Walk ny221 Fremington Edge and Arkengarthdale from Reeth

Fine views - though can be wet underfoot

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	1,674ft (411m)
Time:	4 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny221 Fremington Edge and Arkengarthdale from Reeth pdf

Route Summary:

Reeth - Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk - Arkle Beck - High Fremington - White House Farm - Fremington Edge - Fremington Edge Top - Fell End Lead Mine - Storthwaite Hall - Arkengarthdale - Castle Farm House - Cuckoo Hill - The Herriot Way - Reeth

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Walk ny114 Addlebrough via Worton Pasture from Askrigg, Wensleydale

Superb views of lovely Wensleydale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,214ft (370m)
Time:	4.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny114 Addlebrough via Worton Pasture from Askrigg, Wensleydale pdf

Route Summary:

Askrigg - Askrigg Bottoms - The River Ure - Wensleysdale - Worton Bridge - Worton - Cubeck - Carpley Green Road - Worton Pasture - Carpley Green Farm - Addlebrough - Swallow Hole - Worton Scar - Worton - Wensleydale - Askrigg Bottoms - Askrigg

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Walk c342 High Seat (Mallerstang) from Outhgill

Fine views of the Mallerstang Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,571ft (479m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c342 High Seat (Mallerstang) from Outhgill pdf

Route Summary:

Outhgill - Thrang Beck - The Lady Anne's Way - Hell Gill Bridge - Hell Gill Beck - Hangingstone Scar - Black Fell Moss - Archy Styrigg (Gregory Chapel) - High Seat (Mallerstang) - Mallerstang Edge - Othgill.

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Walk c323 Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell from Needle House Farm

Fine views of the Mallerstang Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,864ft (568m)
Time:	5 hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c323 Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell from Needle House Farm pdf

Route Summary:

Needle House Farm - Flint Howe - Sand Tarn - Sandtarn Riggs - Wild Boar Fell - Yoadcomb Scar - High White Scar - The Band (Wild Boar Fell) - Aisgill Head - Standard Brow - Swarth Fell - Swarth Fell Pike - Holmes Moss Hill - Rawthey Gil Foot - Holme Moss - Whin Stone Gill - Blea Gill - Uldale House - Nettlehouse Gill - Needle House Farm

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Walk c404 Nine Standards Rigg and Whitsundale Beck from Tailbridge Neck

In the footsteps of Wainwright

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	1,467ft (447m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c404 Nine Standards Rigg and Whitsundale Beck from Tailbridge Neck pdf

Route Summary:

B6270 - Tailbridge Neck - Nateby Common (Tailbridge Hill) - Dukerdale Pots - Tollinson Gill - Rollinson Haggs - Boston Gill Head - Nine Standards Rigg - Whitsundale Beck - Ney Gill - Birk Dale - Birkdale Cross - Birkdale Common - Uldale Beck - Lamps Moss - Tailbridge Ne.

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Walk ny140 Fremington Edge and Calver Hill from Reeth

Fine fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,870ft (570m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny140 Fremington Edge and Calver Hill from Reeth pdf

Route Summary:

Reeth - Arkle Beck - High Fremington - White House Farm - Fremington Edge - Fremington Edge Top - Fell End Lead Mine - Storthwaite Hall - Arkengarthdale - Langthwaite - Arken Town - Calver Hill - Riddings Farm - Skelgate Lane - Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk - The Herriot Way - Reeth

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Walk ny174 Fremington Edge, Langthwaite and Arkengarthdale from Reeth

Fine views - though can be wet underfoot

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	1,674ft (510m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny174 Fremington Edge, Langthwaite and Arkengarthdale from Reeth pdf

Route Summary:

Reeth - Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk - Arkle Beck - High Fremington - White House Farm - Fremington Edge - Fremington Edge Top - Fell End Lead Mine - Storthwaite Hall - Arkengarthdale - Langthwaite - Castle Farm House - Cuckoo Hill - The Herriot Way - Reeth

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Walk ny160 Addlebrough and Thornton Rust from Askrigg, Wensleydale

Superb views of lovely Wensleydale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	1,388ft (423m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny160 Addlebrough and Thornton Rust from Askrigg, Wensleydale pdf

Route Summary:

Askrigg - Askrigg Bottoms - The River Ure - Wensleysdale - Worton Bridge - Worton - Cubeck - Carpley Green Road - Worton Pasture - Carpley Green Farm - Addlebrough - Thornton Rust Moor - Thornton Rust - River Ure - Wensleydale - Nappa Mill Farm - Askrigg

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Walk c382 Baugh Fell from Rawthey Bridge

Interesting waterfall and great views of the Howgills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:	1,601ft (488m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c382 Baugh Fell from Rawthey Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Rawthey Bridge - River Rawthey - Holmes Moss - Rawthey Gill - Rawthey Gill Quarry - Rawthey Gill Foot - Baugh Fell (Tarn Rigg Hill) - Broken Gill - Tarn Rigg Hill - Knoutberry Haw - West Baugh Fell Tarn - Raven Thorn - Rawthey Bridge

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Walk ny145 Tan Hill and Robert's Seat from Keld

Where The Pennine Way meets The Coast to Coast walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25 miles (18 km)
Ascent:	2,091ft (637m)
Time:	6.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny145 Tan Hill and Robert's Seat from Keld pdf

Route Summary:

Keld - The Pennine Way - The Herriot Way - Kisdon Force - Black Moor - Stonesdale Moor - The Tan Hill Inn - Tan Gill - Stonesdale Beck - Thomas Gill - Robert's Seat - Pryclose Gutter - Ravenseat - Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk - Whitsundale Beck - How Edge Scars - Oven Mouth - Cotterby Scar - East Stonesdale Farm - The River Swale - Keld

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Walk ny157 High Harker Hill and Greets Hill from Reeth

Fine views of Swaledale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.75 miles (20.5 km)
Ascent:	1,935ft (590m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny157 High Harker Hill and Greets Hill from Reeth pdf

Route Summary:

Reeth - River Swale - Harkerside Place Farm - Harker Mires - The Herriot Way - Low Harker Hill - High Harker Hill - Blue Hill - Beldow Hill - Green Hill Ends - Whitaside Moor - ashpot Gutters - Apedale Road (Track) Apedale - Dent's House - Greets Hill - How Hill - Grinton Lodge - The Herriot Way - Grinton - Arkle Beck - Reeth

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Walk c375 Nine Standards Rigg via The Coast to Coast walk from Kirkby Stephen

In the footsteps of Wainwright

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.5 miles (20 km)
Ascent:	2,127ft (648m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c375 Nine Standards Rigg via The Coast to Coast walk from Kirkby Stephen pdf

Route Summary:

Kirkby Stephen - Market Square - Frank's Bridge - Hartley - Fell House - Hartley Fell - Faraday Gill - Nine Standards Rigg - White Mossy Hill - Coldbergh Scar - Dukerdale Head - Dukerdale Pots - Rigg Beck - Nateby Common (Tailbridge Hill) - B6270 - Tailbridge Neck - Green Hill - Stank Hill - Great Bell (long Crag) - Kitchen Gill - B6259 - Nateby - The River Eden - Kirkby Stephen

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Walk ny103 Rogan's Seat and Water Crag (Arkengarthdale) from Keld

Excellent 360 degree views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:	2,681ft (817m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny103 Rogan's Seat and Water Crag (Arkengarthdale) from Keld pdf

Route Summary:

Keld - The Pennine Way - The Herriot Way - The River Swale - Swaledale - Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk - Kisdon Force - Crackpot Hall - Swinner Gill - Hind Hole Beck - Swinner Gill Lead Mines - East Grain - High Stone Man - Rogan's Seat - Moor Hen Nest - Water Crag (Arkengarthdale) - Blakethwaite Gill - Blakethwaite Meres - Blakethwaite Dams - Gunnerside Gill - Eweleap Scar - Bling Gill - Lownathwaite Mea - High Whim - Swinner Gill - Kisdon Force - Crackpot Hall - Keld

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Walk ny149 Great Shunner Fell from Hawes

The Pennine Way - and superb views of Hawes

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	2,330ft (710m)
Time:	7.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk ny149 Great Shunner Fell from Hawes pdf

Route Summary:

Hawes - The Pennine Way - The Herriot Way - Haylands Bridge - The River Ure - Hardraw - Hardraw Force - Hearne Coal Road - Hollin Hill - Bluebell Hill - Blea Pot Plain - Hearn Top - Bleak Haw - Hearne Head - Great Shunner Fell - Little Shunner Fell - Pickersett Mea - Fossdale Moss - Grimy Gutter - Lovely Seat - Coal Gill Hags - Abbotside Common - High Clint - High Pasture Gate - Shutt Lane - Sedbusk - Hawes

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Walk c368 Nine Standards Rigg from Kirkby Stephen

The route Wainwright should have taken

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	2,507ft (764m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk c368 Nine Standards Rigg from Kirkby Stephen pdf

Route Summary:

Kirkby Stephen - Market Square - Frank's Bridge - The River Eden - Ladthwaite Beck - Ewbank Scar - Birkett Hill - Ladthwaite Farm - Faraday Gill - Nine Standards Rigg - White Mossy Hill - Coldbergh Scar - Dukerdale Head - Dukerdale Pots - Rigg Beck - Nateby Common (Tailbridge Hill) - Green Hill - Stank Hill - Great Bell (Long Crag) - Kitchen Gill - B6259 - Nateby - The River Eden - Kirkby Stephen

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