A strenuous hilly walk with views across the Three Peaks. This circular trail tackles steep climbs, crossing moorland & fells before descending along the River Wharfe. Discover colourful fauna, woodland restoration, kingfishers and other wildlife
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54.21, -2.17 · rel 19039392
54.21, -2.17 · rel 19039392
Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale
A 10,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in North Yorkshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Yorkshire
10,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× cave
1× summit
3× ruins
1× Water
Pasture Gill Pot
cave ·
287 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Horse Head
summit ·
on the route
10,2 km
100%
Compass Pot
cave ·
51 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Stone Circle
ruins ·
125 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Deepdale Rising
cave ·
179 m off route
10,2 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
191 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Robin Hood's Well
Water ·
205 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Langstroth Cave
cave ·
216 m off route
10,2 km
100%
lime kiln
ruins ·
231 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Black Hole
cave ·
261 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Yockenthwaite Pot
cave ·
280 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Hagg Gill
cave ·
378 m off route
10,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale is 10.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale takes approximately 2h 33min to complete.
Yes, Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale starts at Yockenthwaite, Skipton, BD23;SD904790.
Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Horse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale is maintained and managed by National Trust.