Challenge Walk: Nidderdale High Way
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With the Dales Way now having a sister route, the Dales High Way, we thought we’d give the Nidderdale Way the same treatment!
While our Pateley Bridge to How Stean Gorge walk follows a section of the traditional Nidderdale Way lower in the valley, this route takes a higher level route across a lengthy stretch of the moorland overlooking the dale, expanded to include Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir in an epic route which starts high and stays high until its very end. After marvelling at the surreal rock formations at Brimham, we pass through high farmland onto Dallowgill Moor. Following a good track to Kettlestang Hill and its fantastic views, we then enter wild and pathless heather moorland, making our way steadily to the next stone track above Ramsgill. Staying high, we follow the edge of the dale above Lofthouse and the Scar valley, encountering some of the best views in Nidderdale via some prominent coal mining remains. Finally we cross the mighty Scar House dam to our minibus pick-up point, and a return to our starting point at Brimham. |
18 miles (29km) with 2060 feet (630m) of ascent and 1850 feet (560m) of descent
We start from the National Trust car park at Brimham Rocks. Parking is £6 for the day or free for NT members and the car park remains open late in summer. Please see the DalesConnect website if you require taxi transport.
This walk includes long sections of open moorland with thick heather and exposure to the elements so please ensure you have ankle supporting boots and waterproofs/spare layers/hat & gloves.
FANCY THIS WALK?
Contact Ange to discuss booking an event for your family, friends or group!
We start from the National Trust car park at Brimham Rocks. Parking is £6 for the day or free for NT members and the car park remains open late in summer. Please see the DalesConnect website if you require taxi transport.
This walk includes long sections of open moorland with thick heather and exposure to the elements so please ensure you have ankle supporting boots and waterproofs/spare layers/hat & gloves.
FANCY THIS WALK?
Contact Ange to discuss booking an event for your family, friends or group!
Just a little bit too far, or not quite enough? Try the Wharfedale Two Peaks (13 miles) or the classic Yorkshire Three Peaks (24 miles)!