Yorkshire Dales Rides - Harkerside (Ride 3) Print

2 circulars both taking in the remote lead mined moors with breath-taking views of Swaledale & pastoral stretches above the river Swale. Some steep, stony sections. Be prepared for weather changes at the higher elevations. Find Out More.

Harkerside C2 Waypoint 1

West along road, straight on at junction, R onto green lane (Low Lane) and follow until road and house on L, immediate L through gate (bridleway signpost). Harkerside C2 Waypoint 2

Up steep grassy bridleway (surface uneven and a little boggy in parts), keeping wall on RHS, through gateway at top on R, then L before ford, uphill through horse gate, stream on RHS until Birks End and road at top. Harkerside C2 Waypoint 3

R along road, L at bridleway sign, double track uphill taking 1st available double track to L (small cairn), follow approx. 2 miles passing shooting lodge on LHS. (For shorter option, next L downhill to road, then L to start point) Harkerside C2 Waypoint 4

Straight on up steep stony track, to and across Harkerside Moor, descend to next junction. Harkerside C2 Waypoint 5

L and follow double track along then downhill to gate, then downhill a few yards and fork L down to gate at road, then L along wide verged road till start point is reached. Harkerside C1 Waypoint 6

Continue east, R at 1st available grassy track uphill, passing shooting butts on RHS, cross gravelled track, straight on uphill to road, R and south along road to start point.