The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So you are either at the start of the trek or the finish, depending on what direction you are hiking. The trail is 38 miles long (61 km) and is a fully waymarked route with heather moorland, rivers, parkland, and the famous Jervaulx Abbey. Here at Middleham is the fantastic Middleham Castle, which is well worth a visit.

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1. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Middleham

4.44km

01:13

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

13.2km

03:34

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from East Witton

10.1km

02:44

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Middleham, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Middleham Castle

1. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Middleham

2. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

3. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from East Witton

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