Walk Distance: 10 Miles app
Total ascent/descent: 2300ft
(Total ascent: up to 1850 ft (570m))
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| A Route showing approx destinations (Clockwise) |
From Hawes we follow a field path to Burtersett and then head uphill across fields and moorland to the top of the ridge at Green Scar. The route from here depends on the weather. If fine, we descend directly to Marsett Bridge and then follow the Bardale Beck path (very indistinct in places) back to the top of the ridge at Bardale Head.
From here we return to Hawes via the Roman road along the ridge and down to Gayle village. If poor, we descend instead to Countersett and walk around Semer Water to Marsett before climbing the ridge again by a more distinct path; again the final descent is via Gayle - where there is an opportunity to stock up on Wensleydale cheese at the factory.
Both routes involve boggy ground in places so if you like gaiters to protect against mud you will find them useful. Both routes also have very exposed sections where full waterproofs will be required in bad weather.
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