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Dales High Way – Force Gill Aqueduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

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Dales High Way – Force Gill Aqueduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

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Dales High Way – Force Gill Aqueduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

05:24

18.0km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hostel

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1.43 km

Arten Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The building of the Settle-Carlisle Railway between 1869-76 was one of the most difficult and hazardous construction times in British railway engineering. This is particularly obvious in Upper Dentdale, where …

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2.53 km

The Sportsman's Inn

Highlight • Pub

Cave! Only very reduced opening hours, next pub(s) only in Dent village.

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3.47 km

Cowgill Stone Cottage

Highlight • Settlement

Lucky owners. One day I hope to have a house in a location like this.

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6.10 km

Clint Wood

Forest

12.5 km

Dales High Way

Highlight • Natural

Not to be confused with the Dales Way, which is mainly a riverside walk across the Dales,the Dales High Way is a super nice 90 mile walk across the stunning …

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12.9 km

Low Force Waterfall (Force Gill)

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you are climbing Whernside, you will not regret following the path alongside Force Gill. Not only will you beat the crowds following the main route, but you also have …

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13.2 km

View of Force Gill (Low Force) Waterfall

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Force Gill waterfall on the Y3P

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13.2 km

View of Ling Gill Waterfall, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

O e of my favourites

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13.4 km

Force Gill Aqueduct

Highlight • Structure

Constructed by the Midland Railway to carry water from Force Gill into Dale Beck across the line below the southern entrance to Blea Moor Tunnel, Force Gill Aqueduct has been …

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18.0 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.72 km

1.70 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.60 km

3.76 km

2.71 km

1.67 km

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

16°C

9°C

58 %

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Dales High Way – Force Gill Aqueduct loop from Dent Head Viaduct

Arten Gill Viaduct

The Sportsman's Inn

Cowgill Stone Cottage

Dales High Way

Low Force Waterfall (Force Gill)

View of Force Gill (Low Force) Waterfall

View of Ling Gill Waterfall, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Force Gill Aqueduct

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