Starbotton to Kettlewell via Great Whernside

Starbotton to Kettlewell via Great Whernside, visiting Tor Dike which was built to repel the Romans, plus the summit of Great Whernside with excellent views including the Three Peaks and other landmarks. There should be plenty of time to socialise in the Racehorses at the end of the walk with an expected finish time around 15.30.

8 miles - Strenuous - (Explanation of gradings). Please note this is a one way walk, please see the information below for access by public transport or let us know if you need a hand.

Out: Catch bus 874 from Wetherby (0835) Leeds (0910), Otley (0950) Ilkley (1020) connection from Bradford on 864 changing at Ilkley then Grassington (1106) Arr. The Fox and Hounds, Starbotton (1133).Or catch 72 from Skipton (1030) connecting with 874 at Grassington (1110).

Return: on 874 from Kettlewell (1635) via Grassington (1700), connecting to the 72 for Skipton (1722). Then Addingham (1736) connects to 864 for Bradford at Ilkley (1750).

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