Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Parking

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286 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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1.11 km

Wooden Bridge Over Orton Beck

Highlight • River

Boggy in places needs to be a fine day

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1.67 km

Stone Bridge in Orton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Orton is considered one of the prettiest villages in England.

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1.84 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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2.11 km

Orton Scar Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Their homemade ice creams are delicious!

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2.17 km

Orton Market Hall Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

2.21 km

George Hotel, Orton

Highlight • Pub

5.06 km

Dirt Path Through Grassy Hills

Highlight • Trail

Easy path to walk along

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7.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

1.91 km

1.64 km

149 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.68 km

1.25 km

795 m

383 m

168 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Orton Scar Lime Kiln – Stone Bridge in Orton loop from Orton

Orton Scar Lime Kiln

Wooden Bridge Over Orton Beck

Stone Bridge in Orton

All Saints Church, Orton

Orton Scar Cafe

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