Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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4.52 km

Prosperous and Providence Lead Mines Ruins

Hidden in the hills of upper Nidderdale, you will find the Prosperous and Providence lead mines. Opened in 1781 and abandoned in 1889, the ruins you find today represent a …

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12.1 km

Ramsgill Village Green

Hailed as one of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire, Ramsgill is set around a picturesque green. The village boasts the Yorke Arms, a country house that offers lodgings and fine dining, as well as a medieval chapel and 19th-century church.

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15.0 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

More than 200 species of bird have been recorded around the shores of Gouthwaite Reservoir. Needless to say, it’s a haven for birdlife and a great place for birdwatching. Keep …

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19.7 km

Pateley Bridge Market Town

Hailed as the 'Capital of Nidderdale', Pateley Bridge is a pretty market town and a haven for hikers. There are lots of footpaths and routes starting from the town, including …

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19.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

5.30 km

4.00 km

3.19 km

800 m

474 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

4.99 km

4.36 km

2.45 km

892 m

224 m

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Lead mines & Gouthwaite reservoir loop on the Nidderdale Way from Pateley Bridge

Prosperous and Providence Lead Mines Ruins

Ramsgill Village Green

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Pateley Bridge Market Town

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