Hard 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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Nidderdale AONB

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Parking

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4.52 km

Ruins of the Prosperous and Providence Lead Mines

Highlight • Monument

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

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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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

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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

End point

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

Elevation

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Ruins of the Prosperous and Providence Lead Mines

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Pateley Bridge — Market Town

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