Pennine Bridleway (206.97 miles 331.16 km ) Print

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Top of Leach at 474 metres (1,555 ft). The trail passes through the town of Waterfoot in the Rossendale Valley and follows new tracks via Lumb before entering the Cliviger Gorge and then climbing up to the Long Causeway. The trail joins the Gorple Road, a more remote stretch of the trail that leads to Blackshaw Head. The trail drops down into the Calder valley and the town of Hebden Bridge, where the route picks up London Road and heads towards Bottomley.


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Settle
Settle to Clapham The adventure begins in Settle. The town is full of fascinating buildings and a labyrinth of narrow alleys and courtyards. Most buildings date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It has a good range of independent shops and cafes. The route climbs steeply out of Settle to the high point of Kirkby Fell. The Trail crosses superb limestone scenery with stunning views of Malham Tarn, Penyghent and Ingleborough. Rejoin the main route to Stainforth passing the beautiful Catrigg Force waterfall. Three are refreshments to be had in Stainforth. The route then drops steeply down to the River Ribble which you follow for a short time before climbing back up and following the Trail to Feizor where there is a café and then on to the pretty village of Clapham.


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Horton in Ribblesdale to Garsdale Head A long day with some steep climbs rewarded by some of the best scenery the Dales can offer. This is a remote upland section with no villages, shops or pubs until you reach the Moorcock Inn at Garsdale Head. The Settle Carlisle Railway will accompany you throughout the day. A steady climb out of Horton before following the picturesque Ling Gill. Continue to climb Cam Fell and enjoy unforgettable views of Langstrothdale and Wharfedale. A descent to Newby Head Moss is followed by another climb over Dent Fell and Great Knoutberry Hill. You will cross a desolate section of moorland to reach Garsdale Head. Garsdale is not a village, but a valley between Sedbergh and Hawes. There is a pub for food and accommodation but accommodation is limited so be sure to book in advance!


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Clapham
Clapham to Horton in Ribblesdale Clapham is a peaceful dales village set alongside both sides of the village stream. It nestles under the mountain of Ingleborough – The second highest in Yorkshire. There is a steady but steep climb out of Clapham to a grassy fellside through the spectacular limestone scenery of Sulber Gate. Once through Sulber Gate you drop down into Ribblesdale and into Horton in Ribblesdale via Selside. Horton in Ribblesdale has two pubs and a range of accommodation including a campsite. Horton-in-Ribblesdale lies below the huge sphinx-like form of Pen-y-ghent, one of the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks. The village has two traditional pubs, The Crown lies right on the Pennine Bridleway and welcomes weary walkers with log fires and local ales, as does the Golden Lion which has a stone flagged bar area especially for those with muddy boots and dogs.


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Garsdale Head
Either follow the ‘Pennine Journey’ along the river via Pendragon Castle, Birkett Common and Nateby to Kirkby Stephen Kirkby Stephen is a vibrant little market town. There are pretty individual shops, galleries, antiques, crafts, a delicatessen and Monday market.. (The railway station is about 1.5 miles out of town) Or Follow a short section of road, pass under the railway and climb up to High Dolphinsty for another great viewpoint of the Howgills, the Lake District Fells and the Dales and the downhill run to the end of the Pennine Bridleway at the Fat Lamb Inn, Ravenstonedale.