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Walk 1926 - Pen-y-ghent & Littondale

Nat Park   Yorkshire Dales
County/Area   North Yorkshire
AuthorStephen Starkey
Length16.0 miles / 26 km
Ascent2145 feet / 650 metres
Gradehard

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A tough Yorkshire Dales walk that includes Pen-y-ghent and beautiful Littondale. This route includes some very quiet country and avoids the honeypots and allows you to enjoy in peace this beautiful corner of North Yorkshire.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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