Cringley Hill & Scar House from Langthwaite
Introduction to Walk 3478
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Swaledale
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.8 miles / 7.8 km
Ascent - 800 feet / 242 metres
Time - 3 hours 10 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
An Arkengarthdale walk from Langthwaite which explores the valley and the moorland to the south and west of the village. The route offers some fine views, follows Arkle Beck, crosses moorland and ends with a pleasant woodland path. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
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