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8.3mi 
+1066ft 
-1050ft 
4h45
Average 
Starting point in 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.
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
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13.4mi
+1870ft
-1883ft
7h50
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Starting point in 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.
Grinton Smelting Mill
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4.12mi
+833ft
-833ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in 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.
Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg
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6.16mi
+722ft
-722ft
3h30
Average
Starting point in 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.
Haw Lane & Aysgarth Moor from Aysgarth
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6.13mi
+751ft
-751ft
3h30
Average
Starting point in 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.
Hawes to Gayle Round
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1.03mi
+75ft
-75ft
0h30
Easy
Starting point in Hawes - North Yorkshire Pleasant walk from Hawes to Gayle bridge and back.
The Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton
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5.15mi
+673ft
-692ft
2h55
Average
Starting point in 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
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6.52mi
+449ft
-453ft
3h25
Average
Starting point in 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.
River Greta Circular
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7.13mi
+338ft
-331ft
3h35
Average
Starting point in Brignall - Durham A picturesque walk along the river Greta, abounds with history and nature.
3.72mi
+144ft
-174ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Barnard Castle - Durham A short and enjoyable walk from Bowes Museum to Egglestone Abbey, following the River Tees. At the time of writing (July 21) Bowes Museum is still operating a time ticket entry. If you time your visit correctly you can combine a visit to the museum followed by the walk or vice versa. Please note the gates to the museum close at 5:00. If you think you will arrive back later then park your car outside the museum grounds.
Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss
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7.95mi
+732ft
-679ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Hunderthwaite - Durham This Durham walk explores the area made famous by Hannah Hauxwell. The landscape is wild and never boring and this walk uses the Pennine Way for exploration.
63.82mi
+4685ft
-4678ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Starting point in Richmond - North Yorkshire A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.
Nateby & Waitby Common from Kirkby Stephen
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6.11mi
+387ft
-387ft
3h10
Average
Starting point in Kirkby Stephen - Cumbria A circular walk from the market town of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The route explores the rolling country to the south-west of the town visiting the village of Nateby, before continuing close to Wharton Hall and across Waitby Common back to the start.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
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3.54mi
+246ft
-246ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Easby (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton
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7.56mi
+512ft
-535ft
3h55
Average
Starting point in Mickleton - Durham A walk in the North Pennines using a section of disused railway, moorland paths and tracks. The route traverses scenery typical of the area with some views across Teesdale also to be enjoyed.
The Crown : Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor
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6.81mi
+574ft
-574ft
3h40
Easy
Starting point in Mickleton - Durham Easy circular walk through Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor.
Hudeshope Beck & Aukside
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2.53mi
+331ft
-325ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.
Crossthwaite Common
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9.71mi
+1102ft
-1109ft
5h25
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham A walk combining the rugged moorland of Harter Fell and Crossthwaite Common with the beauty of Holwick Scars and the pastures alongside the River Tees.
Coldberry and High Force
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16.12mi
+1434ft
-1444ft
8h40
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham Nice circular walk around Coldberry and High Force.
Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale
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7.71mi
+784ft
-784ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham This North Pennine walk inlcudes Harter Fell and Grassholme Reservoir and a section of the Pennine Way. The start is Middleton-in-Teesdale and the walk includes a variety of scenery. Descending into the Lune Valley the walk continues alongside Grassholme Reservoir before using a section of old railway track back to the start.
Lunedale and Baldersdale
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15.68mi
+1503ft
-1503ft
8h30
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.
Cronkley Scar via High Force
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18.75mi
+1306ft
-1325ft
9h45
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.
Hudeshope Beck
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5.41mi
+607ft
-587ft
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham A walk with lovely views in this beautiful peaceful dale following Hudeshope Beck up past the old lime kilns, over the miners bridge, through the wood and fields to Coldberry mine, then back down the beck on the other side.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
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3.56mi
+246ft
-246ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Holwick - Durham Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
Bales Hush art installation
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4.33mi
+666ft
-663ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
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4.69mi
+302ft
-302ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham Easy and circular walk around High and Low Force Waterfalls.
Tees Circular
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7.49mi
+577ft
-607ft
3h55
Average
Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham This Tees circular walk from Bowlees takes in the spectacular scenery of Teesdale, Low Force, the Iconic view of High Force, the geographically famous Holwick Scars and views of the Royal residency at Holwick Lodge.
Bowlees circular taking in he Pennine way via Kircarrion
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10.11mi
+1079ft
-1083ft
5h35
Average
Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham A circular walk from Bowlees. Following the river Tees downstream to Middleton-in Teesdale before climbing out through open moorland via the mysterious corpse of ancient Kircarrion, with wonderful views over Lunedale before descending the dramatic Holwick scar back to base.
Arncliffe & Starbotton from Kettlewell
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6.63mi
+1831ft
-1811ft
4h40
Average
Starting point in Kettlewell with Starbotton - North Yorkshire This Yorkshire Dales walk has two ascents as you traverse the hills from Wharefdale to Littondale and back again. In complete contrast the final section is level walking following the Dales Way beside the River Wharfe.
High Force and Upper Teesdale: A Circular Walk
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8.87mi
+971ft
-968ft
4h55
Average
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham A lovely circular walk with a variety of interest. From the popular waterfall of High Force through upland pasture and then the more desolate upland landscape of Thistle Green before descending to the River Tees and following its course with a final leg through farmland.
Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead
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8.28mi
+984ft
-981ft
4h40
Average
Starting point in Ingleton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire A Yorkshire Dales route that includes a traverse of Blea Moor from Ribblehead. The return route follows a section of the Dales Way across Gayle Moor. The walk includes some unavoidable road walking.
5.56mi
+443ft
-446ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham Circular walk passing by High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley.
High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
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12.96mi
+902ft
-912ft
6h45
Average
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham This is a fairly undemanding walk through a wild North Pennine landscape. The route visits two outstanding natural features - High Cup Nick and Cauldron Snout - using a section of the Pennine Way. There are no route finding issues even in poor visibility.
Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir
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3.51mi
+230ft
-236ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham An easy walk in the North Pennines this walk visits one of the waterfalls on the upper Tees. The walk can easily be extended to visit the limestone crags of Falcon Clints by using the Pennine Way.
Crummack Dale and Ingleborough: a circular walk
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12.05mi
+2195ft
-2182ft
7h25
Average
Starting point in Austwick - North Yorkshire A lovely walk with changing landscapes and panoramas. From the quiet and scenic Crummack Dale, via limestone escarpments and limestone pavement, you will join the three peaks path to the summit of Ingleborough where you will be rewarded with excellent views on a clear day. The return leg is via the pothole of Gaping Gill and the gorge at Trow Gill before crossing back into Crummack Dale.
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