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View of the Yorkshire Dales – Harmby Waterfall loop from Leyburn

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Leyburn

View of the Yorkshire Dales – Harmby Waterfall loop from Leyburn

Moderate

4.5

(2)

hikers

View of the Yorkshire Dales – Harmby Waterfall loop from Leyburn

04:16

15.8km

210m

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: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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227 m

The Bolton Arms

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly pub in the heart of Leyburn which has a large beer garden to the side in the old pub car park

Tip by

424 m

View of Melmerby Moor and Wensleydale Railway Crossing

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wensleydale Railway crosding

Tip by

452 m

View of the Yorkshire Dales

Highlight • Viewpoint

No bikes allowed so you'll have to walk through the gate, only 20yds or so.

Tip by

1.68 km

Leyburn Shawl

Forest

1.99 km

View of Penhill and Wensleydale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely stretch through pine trees on top of the escarpment of Leyburn Shawl.

Tip by

2.35 km

View from Leyburn Shawl

Highlight • Viewpoint

The best viewpoint IMO on the Leyburn Shawl path. Just up/down from here are a couple of benches to sit and admire the view

Tip by

6.54 km

The Three Horseshoes

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly historic public house located in the heart of Wensley

Tip by

7.59 km

Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.1 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

Tip by

13.3 km

Cow Close Caravan and Camping Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Cow Close is a small, tranquil site located in Wensleydale, within walking distance of the beautiful and thriving market town of Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Situated off a small country lane, Cow Close boasts views of Wensleydale, Pen Hill and beyond.

Tip by

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

3.88 km

1.70 km

588 m

278 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

3.79 km

2.01 km

1.86 km

607 m

577 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

11°C

0 %

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View of the Yorkshire Dales – Harmby Waterfall loop from Leyburn

The Bolton Arms

View of Melmerby Moor and Wensleydale Railway Crossing

View of the Yorkshire Dales

View of Penhill and Wensleydale

View from Leyburn Shawl

The Three Horseshoes

Harmby Waterfall

Cow Close Caravan and Camping Park

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