Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2025

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

Orton Scar Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Their homemade ice creams are delicious!

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134 m

Orton Market Hall Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

179 m

Orton Scar Lime Kiln

Highlight • Historical Site

So many lime kilns in the Dales! Here is another one, remains of a bygone era - a structure beautifully set in the slope here. If it rains, or it's very windy, it's a great place to hide in!

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5.35 km

Wooden Bridge Over Orton Beck

Highlight • River

Boggy in places needs to be a fine day

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5.90 km

Stone Bridge in Orton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Orton is considered one of the prettiest villages in England.

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6.08 km

The earliest fabric in the church dates from the later part of the 12th century. The tower was built in the early 16th century. In 2006–07, the tower was rendered in lime, giving it a white appearance.

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6.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

1.57 km

1.35 km

194 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.57 km

1.08 km

764 m

466 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

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Thursday 27 November

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Orton Scar Lime Kiln

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