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Gunnerside village – The King's Head pub, Gunnerside loop from Gunnerside

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Melbecks

Gunnerside village – The King's Head pub, Gunnerside loop from Gunnerside

Moderate

5.0

(4)

31

hikers

Gunnerside village – The King's Head pub, Gunnerside loop from Gunnerside

02:34

8.51km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7 m

Gunnerside village

Highlight • Pub

Nestled in peaceful Swaledale, Gunnerside is a classic Yorkshire Dales village. The King's Head, a community-owned, Grade II-listed pub, sits at its heart and serves good food and local ale. …

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1.84 km

Sir Francis Level

Ruins

3

3.52 km

Bunting Level Crushing Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Among these impressive hills, there was once a large water-powered wheel in a deep pit, supported on the timber still visible today. It was meant to crush lead from the …

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4

4.24 km

5

5.99 km

Winterings Stone Barns at Low Scar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Near Winterings, in the vicinity of a traditional stone barns here, just under Low Scar, there are fantastic views of Swaledale's green hills and slopes. The quintessential Yorkshire Dales! There's …

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6

7.19 km

Gunnerside Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A tarmac climb of great steepness, leading to excellent off-road.

Start at the electric gate in Gunnerside. The gate opens slowly, so no need to panic when getting back to …

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7

8.44 km

Gunnerside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Enjoy the descent into Gunnerside followed by tea and scones. Cards and Cash accepted outdoor seating so you can keep an eye on your bikes!

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8

8.48 km

B

8.51 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

1.29 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

5.35 km

1.73 km

1.43 km

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Monday 6 July

18°C

13°C

25 %

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