Bunton Hush, Blakethwaite & Gunnerside Gill
Introduction to Walk 3093
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Swaledale
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent - 1000 feet / 303 metres
Grade - easy/mod
An interesting Yorkshire Dales walk in Swaledale exploring the remains of the lead mining industry in the valley of Gunnerside Gill. The route offers wild scenery, extensive industrial archaeology and pretty riverside woodland. A GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
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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.
Recommended Reading
Walks in Dales Country
A guidebook to 30 hand drawn family walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales. The 30 circular walks take in well-known spots such as Malham and Ingleborough. Routes take between a half to a full day. Also less-frequented, almost secret routes. Graded from easy to strenuous.
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