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East Gill Force – Muker Wildflower Meadows loop from Gunnerside

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East Gill Force – Muker Wildflower Meadows loop from Gunnerside

Hard

4.9

(8)

hikers

East Gill Force – Muker Wildflower Meadows loop from Gunnerside

05:05

18.2km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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1.37 km

Barn Near Ivelet

Highlight • Structure

There is something incredibly picturesque about this lone barn standing here amidst this glorious Swaledale landscape. Its lines are so straight and geometrical, somehow, that it makes an unusual impression. …

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4.87 km

River Swale near Muker

Highlight • River

The River Swale near Muker flows between Kisdon and Ivelet Moor towards Muker

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7.71 km

Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

Nature Reserve

8.25 km

East Gill Force

Highlight • Waterfall

With a 15-foot (4.5 m) drop, East Gill Force is an impressive waterfall in a stunning location. Below the main falls is a smaller waterfall that cascades downstream. As the …

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8.39 km

Waterfall on the River Swale

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although this bridge is about a mile further than the Coast to Coast Way halfway sign at Keld Lodge, crossing the Swale can serve as a symbolic halfway point.

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10.7 km

View of Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

A slightly more challenging route with uneven rocky surfaces for 3/4 of the length of the route to/from Muker/Kidson, but offers great elevated views of the surroundings

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13.2 km

Muker Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of the meadows at Muker are protected as part of the Muker meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Northern Pennine Dales Meadows Special Area of Conservation …

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16.2 km

Ivelet Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic bridge great photo opportunity or a quick dip on a hot day.

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18.2 km

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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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

3.74 km

3.04 km

2.94 km

365 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

3.47 km

2.91 km

2.83 km

1.72 km

1.67 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

19°C

13°C

14 %

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East Gill Force – Muker Wildflower Meadows loop from Gunnerside

Barn Near Ivelet

River Swale near Muker

East Gill Force

Waterfall on the River Swale

View of Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Muker Wildflower Meadows

Ivelet Bridge

Gunnerside village

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