Circular, strenuous, hilly walk climbing rocky terraces & stiles to Old Cote Moor summit. Views across the Dales. Along the River Wharfe otters & kingfishers can be seen. Dogs welcome under close control. Potential livestock & ground nesting birds.
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54.16, -2.09 · rel 19034473
54.16, -2.09 · rel 19034473
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale
A 16,5 km loop walk through lakes in North Yorkshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Yorkshire
16,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
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?
5× ruins
2× Water
5× cave
limekiln
ruins ·
488 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Penny Pot Well
Water ·
123 m off route
3,3 km
20%
Tanner Well
Water ·
234 m off route
4,6 km
28%
Foss Gill Pot
cave ·
465 m off route
4,6 km
28%
Redmire Pot
cave ·
42 m off route
5,4 km
33%
Cow Pasture Barn
ruins ·
106 m off route
5,4 km
33%
Foss Gill Cave
cave ·
205 m off route
5,4 km
33%
Birks Fell Cave
cave ·
212 m off route
5,4 km
33%
limekiln
ruins ·
273 m off route
5,4 km
33%
Birk Bank Cave
cave ·
483 m off route
5,4 km
33%
lime kiln
ruins ·
492 m off route
5,4 km
33%
cotton mill
ruins ·
244 m off route
16,5 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
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale is 16.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale takes approximately 4h 7min to complete.
Yes, Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale starts at Yorkshire Dales National Park car park, Kettlewell, Skipton, BD23 5QZ;SD968723.
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Old Cote Moor from Kettlewell trail, Upper Wharfdale is maintained and managed by National Trust.