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Walking Rievaulx Circular Walk

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Rievaulx Circular Walk
↔10.74 km ↗+143 m ↘-141 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Old Byland and Scawton (North Yorkshire)

A circular walk around the countryside West of Rievaulx Abbey, passing the fish ponds that were established by the monks, the lovely village of Old Byland and its ancient church, then Caydale Mill and the valley that returns to the River Rye and the emerging views of Rievaulx Abbey.

Walking Thorpe & Burnsall from Linton

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Thorpe & Burnsall from Linton
↔10.31 km ↗+108 m ↘-111 m ◔3h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)

This is a wonderful Yorkshire Dales walk that includes pleasant countryside, villages and a super walk along the banks of the River Wharfe. Refreshments are available in Burnsall.

Walking Around Goathland; a circular walk

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↔9.17 km ↗+205 m ↘-197 m ◔3h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)

An easy circular walk around the lovely village of Goathland. You will see steam trains on the lines, two small waterfalls and have the chance to take refreshments at a unique country pub.

Walking Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton

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↔10.50 km ↗+137 m ↘-138 m ◔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.

Walking River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham

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↔10.67 km ↗+139 m ↘-131 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)

A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.

Walking Circular Walk from Thixendale through Kirby Underdale

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Circular Walk from Thixendale through Kirby Underdale
↔13.40 km ↗+249 m ↘-252 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Thixendale (North Yorkshire)

This walk in the Yorkshire Wolds provides a mixture of walking through quiet secluded dales and across the wide open spaces of a limestone plateau with extensive views over the Vale of York. It starts and finishes in the village of Thixendale which has a pub and a small shop.

Walking The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill: A Circular Walk

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The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill: A Circular Walk
↔13.36 km ↗+325 m ↘-320 m ◔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.

Walking Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove: Circular Walk

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Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove: Circular Walk
↔13.08 km ↗+214 m ↘-213 m ◔4h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

A great circular walk from Malham village, taking in Janet's Cave / Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove and the cove itself before finishing back at the car. Consistently interesting and varied scenery.
Please note that there is a scramble up steep water worn rock in Goredale. Some people might find this challenging.

Walking Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey

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↔7.37 km ↗+34 m ↘-35 m ◔2h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bolton Abbey (North Yorkshire)

This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.

Walking Around Grassington and Hebden

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Around Grassington and Hebden
↔7.48 km ↗+71 m ↘-68 m ◔2h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Grassington (North Yorkshire)

The first part of this circular walk is along River Wharfe and the second one on High Lane, which offer you beautiful points of view of the valley.

Walking Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle

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↔5.70 km ↗+75 m ↘-75 m ◔1h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Easby (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.

Walking The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint

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↔12.12 km ↗+205 m ↘-204 m ◔4h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lockton (North Yorkshire)

An interesting walk around and then through the geological feature known as The Hole of Horcum. There is a detour to the ruin of Skelton Tower and from there good views of the steam engines running on the North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway. The rim of the hole has the remains of Iron Age earth workings taking the form of dykes.

Walking Baysdale circular walk from Hob Hole

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Baysdale circular walk from Hob Hole
↔15.21 km ↗+320 m ↘-312 m ◔5h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Kildale (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors walk takes you around Baysdale which is remote and unspoiled. The route is generally easy to follow and it is best to chose a fine day so you can enjoy the views.

Walking Goathland & Howl Moors

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↔18.10 km ↗+223 m ↘-220 m ◔5h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)

This lengthy North York Moors walk crosses Two Howes Rigg and circles the Goathland and Howl Moors. In addition the Wheeldale Beck valley is very pretty. For railway enthusiasts you may also see steam trains on the North York Moors Railway.

Walking Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton

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↔10.09 km ↗+352 m ↘-329 m ◔3h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Little Ayton (North Yorkshire)

This circular walk from Great Ayton takes in the summit of Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument. Both of these features are worth exploring with the added bonus of some fine views across the countryside.

Walking A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom

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A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
↔18.94 km ↗+337 m ↘-335 m ◔6h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Farndale West (North Yorkshire)

This lovely walk takes you on a tour of upper Farndale; a delightful and peaceful valley in the North York Moors. Starting at Low Mill it heads immediately uphill onto Blakey Ridge and follows the old iron ore railway towards the head of the dale, with great views, before descending into farmland and eventually taking the riverside path back to Low Mill. Where the walking is on the road these are quiet and traffic will be infrequent.

Walking Sandsend Coastal Walk

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Sandsend Coastal Walk
↔10.46 km ↗+228 m ↘-225 m ◔3h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lythe (North Yorkshire)

A short and easy walk from Sandsend. Heading along the coast and then inland to pass through the quiet villages of Goldsborough and Kettleness before taking the coastal path back to Sandsend.

Walking Cracoe Fell

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Cracoe Fell
↔13.65 km ↗+330 m ↘-331 m ◔4h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)

A hearty climb to a local summit with superb views over Wharfedale and the surrounding hills.

Walking Robin Hoods Bay Circular

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↔9.91 km ↗+187 m ↘-181 m ◔3h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Fylingdales (North Yorkshire)

An easy clifftop hike starting and finishing in Robin Hoods Bay.

Walking Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank

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↔13.02 km ↗+234 m ↘-234 m ◔4h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Spaunton (North Yorkshire)

A North York Moors walk that is never too strenuous. The route offers some fine views into the Seven Valley with some wonderful moorland walking. In poor visibility a sense of direction and good map reading skills are essential.

Walking The Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton

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The Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton
↔8.28 km ↗+205 m ↘-211 m ◔2h 55 ▲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.

Walking Dundale Pond from Levisham

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↔7.42 km ↗+227 m ↘-230 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Levisham (North Yorkshire)

A short walk in the North York Moors National Park. The start is the village of Levisham and the route takes you into Newton Dale before returning via Dundale Pond back to the start.

Walking The Wainstones from Chop Gate, a circular walk

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↔11.88 km ↗+373 m ↘-373 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)

A circular walk passing through farmland, onto the open moors and up to the ridge with the dramatic Wainstones. Return via the peaceful hamlet of Urra, passing the farm at Bilsdale Hall. Good refreshments in the Buck in at Chop Gate.

Walking Scarborough to Filey along the Cleveland Way

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↔16.47 km ↗+294 m ↘-309 m ◔5h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from North Yorkshire

This linear North Yorkshiore walk connects Scraborough and Filey using the Cleveland Way. There is a regular bus service connecting the start and end.

Walking Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone

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↔11.48 km ↗+346 m ↘-346 m ◔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.

Walking Thorpe and the Wharfe

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↔7.39 km ↗+67 m ↘-74 m ◔2h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)

A pretty village and a glorious section along the River Wharfe to Linton Falls.

Walking Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey

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↔13.03 km ↗+229 m ↘-223 m ◔4h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Rosedale East Side (North Yorkshire)

A pleasant and interesting circular walk from Rosedale Abbey. Farmland, open moors and the remains of the old iron ore mine workings and railway. Lovely half way tea room at Dale Head Farm.

Walking Troutsdale Circular Walk

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↔16.20 km ↗+284 m ↘-284 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Snainton (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors walk has a feel of remoteness despite being only 12 miles from Scarborough. Good views into the Troutsdale and Upper Derwent valleys although the area does suffer from large expanses of forest. The route is generally easy to follow.

Walking Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg

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↔9.92 km ↗+220 m ↘-220 m ◔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.

Walking Hayburn Wyke from Scalby, Near Scarborough

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Hayburn Wyke from Scalby, Near Scarborough
↔16.34 km ↗+122 m ↘-125 m ◔5h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Newby and Scalby (North Yorkshire)

The North York Moors route uses a coastal section of the Cleveland Way north of Scarborough and returns along the route of the old railways.

Walking Ravenseat, Keld & the Pennine Way

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↔16.70 km ↗+365 m ↘-363 m ◔5h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)

A varied all-day walk with sweeping moors, pretty villages, plunging waterfalls and a taste of rocky Swaledale.

Walking Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey

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↔17.64 km ↗+236 m ↘-236 m ◔5h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)

A relatively 'easy' but lengthy North York Moors walk that takes in the railway and mining heritage of the Rosedale valley. The walk also provides some wonderful views of the valley and surrounding moors.

Walking Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby

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↔20.14 km ↗+499 m ↘-500 m ◔7h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Cold Kirby (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors walk includes a further stage in the series of circular walks on the theme of the Cleveland Way. This route takes in a short section of the Cleveland Way between Cold Kirby and Rievaulx Bridge and provides an excellent taste of the scenery in this area.

Walking A short walk around Settle

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↔8.77 km ↗+319 m ↘-311 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Settle (North Yorkshire)

This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.

Walking Black Hambleton Circular

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Black Hambleton Circular
↔10.46 km ↗+223 m ↘-223 m ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Osmotherley (North Yorkshire)

A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather. It can be a little challenging in terms of navigation at the start but an alternative has been provided.

Walking Wharram Percy (Disused Railway Walk & Medieval Village)

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↔6.69 km ↗+76 m ↘-77 m ◔2h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Wharram (North Yorkshire)

A short walk following the route of the disused Malton to Driffield railway, taking in the old station, sidings, chalk quarry and abandoned medieval village of Wharram Percy itself. The walk can be made a mile shorter by retracing your steps after looking at the medieval village and taking the shortcut back to the car park, along Centenary Way.

Walking Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead

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↔13.32 km ↗+300 m ↘-299 m ◔4h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ingleton (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.

Walking A circular walk from Cawthorne Roman Camp

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↔19.58 km ↗+315 m ↘-309 m ◔6h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cropton (North Yorkshire)

The North York Moors walk starts from at the Cawthorne Roman Camp site just north of Cawthorne. The circular route takes in sections of the Tabular Hills Walk and Cropton forest walks, the Seven valley and Cropton Banks. On completion of the route there is a circuit of the Roman camps with a panorama which includes a good deal of the walk you have just completed.

Walking The Rudland Ridge

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↔16.31 km ↗+267 m ↘-267 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bransdale (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors circular walk's main focus is to enjoy the views from Rudland Rigg. This is a quiet part of this National Park and you can almost be guaranteed solitude.

Walking Keld & Swinner Gill

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↔9.20 km ↗+226 m ↘-226 m ◔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.

Walking Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab

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Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab
↔13.84 km ↗+323 m ↘-313 m ◔4h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Great Ayton (North Yorkshire)

An enjoyable circular walk taking in the good views from Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab with a return across Great Ayton Moor. From Great Ayton drive past Gribdale Terrace and park at the col between Cpt' Cook's monument and Roseberry Topping.

Walking Clay Bank via Cockayne circular

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Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
↔21.72 km ↗+443 m ↘-443 m ◔7h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)

Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.

Walking Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force

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Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
↔21.57 km ↗+570 m ↘-574 m ◔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.

Walking Tan Hill Colliery

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↔3.06 km ↗+38 m ↘-38 m ◔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.

Walking Linton Falls and Grassington

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↔4.84 km ↗+63 m ↘-64 m ◔1h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)

An impressive rapid, a riverside church and access to the facilities of Grassington.

Walking Grinton Smelting Mill

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Grinton Smelting Mill
↔6.63 km ↗+254 m ↘-254 m ◔2h 35 ▲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.

Walking Farndale Circular from Little Blakey

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↔19.35 km ↗+302 m ↘-306 m ◔6h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)

A North York Moors walk that offers miles of easy walking around Farndale. There is some uphill walking at the start but the rewards are some wonderful views.

Walking Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley

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↔15.71 km ↗+230 m ↘-230 m ◔5h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors walk starts from Helmsley and takes in Beck Dale, the River Rye & Rievaulx Abbey before joining the final stage of the Cleveland Way from Rievaulx Bridge back to Helmsley.

Walking Pen-y-Ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale

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Pen-y-Ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale
↔14.27 km ↗+456 m ↘-461 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Horton in Ribblesdale (North Yorkshire)

A nice circular walk taking in Pen-y-Ghent and returning to Horton in Ribblesdale with regular views of the Settle to Carlisle Railway.

Walking The Dales High Way and Settle Loop walk from Malham

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The Dales High Way and Settle Loop walk from Malham
↔17.95 km ↗+493 m ↘-484 m ◔6h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)

A nice circular walk from Malham in a westerly direction towards Settle and then curving north past Attermire Scar with a detour to explore Victoria Cave. The loop returns towards Malham via Malham Cove. Interesting and varied scenery throughout the walk and mostly on well maintained paths or tracks.