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The south-western sector of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is noted for its interesting limestone scenery. This walk includes some superb examples and in addition includes the Norber Erratics. Of great geological interest, these large rocks were transported by glaciers and left stranded far their home when the glaciers retreated due to global warming.
The walk starts in the village of Austwick just north of the main A65 trunk road. There is plenty of on-street parking in the village although please make sure that you are not causing an obstruction to local residents before you start on the walk. Starting from outside the school (grid ref. SD769686) head northwest along the road to Horton and take the first lane on your left. Austwick Hall is on your left as climb out of the village. Just as the lane levels turn left into Thwaite Lane (Grid ref. 769 692). After a short way take the signed footpath on your right across fields to the Norber Erratics. There are many large boulders perched on limestone plinths and they were transported some distance by glaciers. After inspecting the Erratics locate the onward path that skirts across the foot of Robin Proctor's Scar and a large pasture to rejoin Thwaite Lane. Turn right onto the lane and continue towards Clapham. At the junction (Grid ref. 751 694) turn right into Long Lane. This walled track takes you north with views of the entrance to Ingleborough Cave and Trow Gill to your left. Reaching the gate at the top of the lane (Grid ref. 758 716) turn right and follow the clear track that climbs gently towards Long Scar. There are many tracks across this upland area and it is hard to describe the exact route. However providing you follow a generally northeasterly route you will arrive safely at Sulber Gate (Grid ref. 775 731). Go through the large gate and locate a smaller gate in the right hand wall. Go through this and descend steeply onto the large limestone pavement known as Thieves Moss. The onward path is unclear but you need to locate Beggar's Stile (Grid ref. 777 726) from where a clearer path leads through Crummack Dale to Crummack Farm. Should you fail to locate Beggar's Stile there is another stile (Grid ref. 775 729) that could also be used to descend to Crummack Farm. Keep to the right of the farm on a clearly marked bridleway. This leads into an unsurfaced walled lane from where there are pleasant views of the Dale. Eventually the lane changes to tarmac and this leads without any further problems into Austwick village. Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. The Old Station Inn, Giggleswick, Settle - North Yorkshire Brookhouse, Clapham near Settle - North Yorkshire Arbutus Guest House, Clapham - North Yorkshire River House, Malham, near Skipton - North Yorkshire Bridge End Farm, Grassington - North Yorkshire Ruby's Cottage, Sedbergh - Cumbria Lakeland Lodge, Borwick, Carnforth - Cumbria Mirefoot Cottages, Kendal - Cumbria Cartmel Holiday Cottages, Cartmel - Cumbria Hilton House, Windermere - Cumbria Self Catering Directory Walks & Peaks Bedsearcher Hostelbookers - Hostels in England, Scotland and Wales
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