8:00 start with 17:30 return
14 miles (22.5km) with 1650ft (503m) Total Ascent
A linear walk starting at Bolton Abbey and following the Dalesway to Kettlewell.
10½ miles (16.9km) with 1500ft (457m) Total Ascent
Leaving the coach at Kettlewell we head up to Old Cote Moor summit ridge. Trekking along this ridge which separates Wharfedale and Littondale gives the opportunity for excellent views of the area. After descending to Buckden Bridge we return to the coach along the Dales Way as it follows the River Wharfe.
9½ miles (15.3km) with 900ft (274m) Total Ascent
We alight the coach at Starbotton. Crossing the River Wharfe we follow it to Huberholme where we recross the river and go onto Yockenthwait. From here we climb to Cray taking in the beautiful views. Crossing some stepping stones over the Beck we have a short climb through Buckden Wood before continuing to Buckden and the Buck Inn.
Happy Days.
4½ miles (7.2km) with 750ft (229m) Total Ascent
This walk has a little more climbing than normal for a 'C' walk, but it is relatively easy and due to the short length of the walk we can take our time.
We begin our walk today from Kettlewell car park (toilets available), walking along Far Lane on our journey to Paradise. We start a slow gently climb up to a path known locally as the 'stiles path' and you can probably guess why as we are in Yorkshire. There are approximately 8 stiles on this stretch to Starbotton, but they are all good solid wall stiles. It is a well trodden, easy path along the hillside, passing Paradise and Cross Wood it follows the River Wharfe in the valley below. Eventually we will arrive in the picturesque village of Starbotton. At this stage we have completed half our walk. We then cross the B6160 near Calf Hill Farm and head down to the river.
Tuning South we begin a slow steady climb through woodland up to Moor End. On a clear day we will be rewarded with good views across the valley. From Moor End we begin our descent along a track back into Kettlewell.
