Afoot in Two Dales
A challenging 47-mile long distance path which explores the Yorkshire Dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SE 127 895
Distance: 47 miles (75 km)
Time: 18–24 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL2 Yorkshire Dales — Southern and Western Area
OL19 Howgill Fells and Upper Eden Valley
OL30 Yorkshire Dales — Northern and Central Area
Summary
Afoot in Two Dales is a former challenge walk which is now an open challenge circular walk using footpaths, bridleways, and quiet roads through the attractive dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale. The route is a demanding one which has over 1,750 metres of ascent. From the start in the village of Harmby the route goes to Leyburn, Leyburn Shawl, Preston-under-Scar, Redmire, Castle Bolton, East Bolton Moor, Whitaside Moor, Gunnerside, Ivelet, Muker, Thwaite, Great Shunner Fell, Hardraw, Sedbusk, Bainbridge, Thornton Rust, Thoralby, West Burton, and Middleham before returning to Harmby.