Yorkshire Dales Rides - Thornton Watlass Circular (Ride 5) 9 miles Print

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 1

R at High Pond House, eastbound along green lane, past 2 consecutive gates (open except when cattle crossing), and onto metalled road to Cowling.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 2

Straight on at Cowling, and R uphill through Burrill village then R immediately after the Grange on RHS.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 3

Continue south along metalled road for three quarters of a mile until Thornton Watlass, passing green with public house on LHS, then past church on RHS whilst forking L.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 4

Within yards, fork R onto bridleway, along to gate, then R across field to bridle gate (and small pond) at west end.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 5

Continue along narrow track (Halfpenny Lane) to Halfpenny Houses, L at metalled road, and immediately R onto lane to Charlcot.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 6

Continue west along lane passing West Lodge kennels then Charlcot on LHS, where lane becomes unmetalled and eventually runs parallel with River Ure before terminating at T-junction with metalled road.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 7

L along metalled road, R at cross roads and follow uphill becoming wide verged until next T-junction at Cocked Hat.

Thornton Watlass Circular Waypoint 8

R and follow east along wide verged road, R in 1 mile at Stubbing Nook, and follow until start point is reached.