Loop - Gragereth & Great Coum - Y.Dales - 9.5mi/15km

Join us for a hike in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park ticking off two of the Dales 30.
Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 9.5mi/15km (Approx)
Total ascent: 515m (Approx)
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 4-5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes but lots of moorland so will most likely need to be on a lead.
Public Transport: No, happy to give a lift from Halifax, Keighley, Skipton, Gargrave, Clapham train stations or any station in between.
Parking: Park outside the Red Rose Cave & Pothole Club - https://maps.app.goo.gl/v4rQiSTfvTsJk3G39
Payment: £1 - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Gragereth" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet outside the caving and pothole club. We start by walking past the farmhouse and take an immediate right. We follow the footpath around the hillside, gradually descending into the little valley below to a stream. We follow a footpath alongside the stream (likely will be dried up - this is normal at this time of year for many rivers in the Dales), gradually ascending until we can cross over the stream and veer off up the hillside on our right.

We ascend up over moorland and fields, no official path (it is not on OS Maps but it is on other maps) to follow so may be a few gates to climb over, it is open access so it is legal and not trespassing. We contine up and cross over a moorland farm road. We then take a more defined path gradually ascending at first. The path then swings round and becomes a steep acent up to the top of Gragereth.

Will aim for lunch up here where we can enjoy views of Ingleborough and Whernside. Once ready we continue along the tops/ridge over Green Hill then a short ascent to the top of Great Coum where we can enjoy views of Dent village & Dentdale.

The walk ends by walking over Crag Hill and then following the dirt road which turns into the road we parked on. We can then drive down to Kirkby Lonsdale and find a pub to go in before heading home if people are up for that.

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.

Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.

All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.

Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.

We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.