Loop - Buckden, Buckden Pike & Waterfalls - Y.Dales - 10mi/16km

Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 10mi/16km (Approx)
Total ascent: 610m (Approx)
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: 4-5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: No - bus does not run on Friday or at least does not arrive early enough. I am happy to give people a lift from Halifax, Keighley or Steeton/Silsden or Skipton train stations.
Parking: Yorkshire Dales National Park car park.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1?amount=1.00- please put "Buckden" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet at the Y.Dales national park car park (pay & display). The walk starts by walking down Dubb's Lane over the River Wharfe. We then turn onto the Dales Way and follow it for 2.5mi/4km through fields along the valley. We cross over the River Wharfe and walk through the picturesque Starbotton village. Hopefully their nativity display will be out (usually there all year round), last time I drove through it was Shrek, Fiona and Donkey!

We then ascend up an old packhorse road with views up Carn Gill to the top - it is the only ascent of the day - it is approx 2.5mi/4km and 500m of ascent. It is a long steady ascent. It then flattens out and we walk over to Buckden Pike's summit. Will aim for lunch up here.

Once ready, we descend down to Cray Gill, cross over the stream and continue down to the road below. We walk down the road briefly until we can turn off onto a footpath that will take us below Middle Falls (pictured). Its then a steady easy descent down to Buckden. We can then go up Buckden Buck for an optional waterfall, then retrace our steps back to Buckden and go in the pub for food & drink.

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 leisurely and 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.