18 May 2025 - Maiden Castle: Reeth to Gunnerside

Date
Line and direction of outbound train
Leeds - Settle - Carlisle
Special Instructions
Arrive: Ribblehead 10:36 Depart: Ribblehead 18:50
Length
8 miles
Grade
Explorer
Walk Leaders
StW
SuW
Theme
FULL DAY WALK.
Description and notes

Alight Ribblehead for bus to Reeth (return fare to Reeth).  Stunning views of Swaledale and visiting the remains of an Iron Age fort.

Route: Reeth, Maiden Castle, Birks, Crackpot, Gunnerside

Distance: 7.5m/12.1km

BUS: This walk makes use of the Northern Dalesman Bus to Reeth. Bus return from Gunnerside. The bus fare is payable.

 

 

 

 

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