Gayle Beck Waterfall in Hawes – Haylands Bridge loop from Semer Water

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Gayle Beck Waterfall in Hawes – Haylands Bridge loop from Semer Water

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Gayle Beck Waterfall in Hawes – Haylands Bridge loop from Semer Water

04:57

16.6km

490m

Hiking

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: July 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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983 m

View of Addleborough from Semer Water

Highlight • Lake

The best long distance view of Addleborough is from this vantage spot looking over from Semer Water. A beautiful view on a clear day.

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7.57 km

Hawes Ford

Highlight • River

7.68 km

Gayle Beck Waterfall in Hawes

Highlight • Viewpoint

This here must be the easiest to see waterfall in the Yorkshire Dales! - it literally is in the middle of the village of Hawes, as Gayle Beck flows through …

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8.12 km

Wensleydale Creamery and Hawes Market

Highlight • Settlement

Here's where they make proper Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, so you can go into the visitors centre and explore their 'cheese experience' if you're interested. Alternatively, go to the shop and …

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9.93 km

Haylands Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Haylands Bridge is a grade II-listed structure on a meander of the River Ure outside the market town of Hawes. Its two classic arches make for a great photo, with green, rolling pastures beyond.

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10.6 km

Hawes village, waterfall and heritage railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Synonymous with Wensleydale cheese, Hawes is one of the highest market towns in England at 850 feet (259 m) above sea level. There are records of a market here right …

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11.4 km

Stone Pathway Through the Meadows

Highlight • Trail

16.3 km

Semer Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

Semer Water is the second largest natural lake in England, the first being Malham Tarn. It is half a mile long. Beside walkers like yourself, it attracts people who like …

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

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