Sunday Walk to Castleton ( North Yorkshire ) . Route 3.

Sunday Coach 22nd June to Castleton ( NB North Yorkshire not Derbyshire ) departs Bradford 09-00 ( Route 3 ) Departs Keighley 08-30.
Nestled in the heart of the North York National Park .
Castleton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Yorkshire . With a picturesque setting and its stunning landscape dominated by towering hills and valleys on the North York Moors .
For our walks this week we have three walks of differing distances as usual Plus the chance to spend the day in Castleton and explore its historic buildings and landmarks including the St Michael & St George church .

Fat Betty
A Walk ( Harder )
Leader ' Ian Ainley
Rosedale Abbey Village to Castleton .
Distance 10.9 miles
Ascent 1385 ft
Descent 1339 ft
From Rosedale we head into quite North Dale .After short walk up the Dale we leave the Dale passing Bottoms Farm & into Knotside Plantation ,here paths take us to the former Iron mining railway above Swine Style .We follow the railway passing the old mining mining buildings & workings .At the U turning in the railway & where the early River Severn drops down we have a short scramble up to meet Fat Betty .This by a road junction above Danby Head & close to the Millenium Stone . Leaving Fat Betty we descend to Danby Head from which we follow the Esk Trail down Danby Dale & into Castleton .Here we are close to the village of Botton a Camphill centre for Adults with learning difficulties .

Rosedale
B Walk ( medium )
Leader Ray Wilkes
Rosedale Abbey to Castleton

Danby Dale .
C walk ( easier )
Leader Jackie Wilkes
Near Loose How ( NZ 6967 0128 ) to Castleton

D Option .
Do your own circular walk or spend the day in Castleton and explore its historic buildings or just wander round the shops and tea rooms until the coach leaves at 18-00 for our return trip home .

If you wish to book a place on one of our Sunday walks please click link below to go to club Website booking page
Coach Booking - Bradford CHA Rambling and Social Club
once paid confirmation and receipt will be issued .fare £15-00.

If you are coming out with our group on a Sunday for the first time - please send a message and let us know where wish to board the coach and we can make sure someone is there to look out for you .
* Please bring all food and drinks you need for the day an dress appropriately .
* Please note no dogs are permitted .
Walks are subject to change depending on time available and weather and our walk leaders are not first aid trained .
For more travel ,information, walking safety and full membership details of Bradford CHA please look at **Bradford CHA **the cost is just £10 per annum .
Bradford CHA walking club has 120 years of history . We offer our members Holidays ,weekends away ,social nights and walking most Saturdays and Sundays . Hope to see you soon.
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