This is a great walk in the Yorkshire dales National Park, taking in some excellent views (weather permitting) of Dentdale, Deepdale and over to the Ribblehead Viaduct, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.
From the starting point of the main car park in Dent village we cross the road and head up Flinter Gill,past the old Dancing Stones, the old wishing tree and a old lime kiln,gaining height on the west side of the Gill.Then we come out on to the Occupation road which contours the northern slopes of Great Coum.Then we head up a steepish climb of the western slopes of Whernside 736m the highest point of the day.After that we head down on to the Craven way back down to the Valley bottom,leading on to the Dales way along the river path and back into Dent along the cobbled street back to the car park.
Starting point; main Yorkshire Dales National Park in Dent, SD 704 871 OL2 Yorkshire Dales,Southern and Western areas. pay and display £4.50 for all day parking.
Start Time: 10am
Distance; 13.5 miles.
Time; approx 6 hours
Grade 3
Leader: Peter (0788 4408269)
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