Walking Britain Semer Water and Cam High Road from Bainbridge
Introduction to Walk 3524
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Wensleydale
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.7 miles / 9.3 km
Ascent - 750 feet / 227 metres
Time - 3 hours 40 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
A Yorkshire Dales walk that takes you into Raydale from Wensleydale. The walk uses a section of Pennine Journey long distance footpath for the outward route to Countersett and Semer Water. The return follows a section of Roman Road known as the Cam High Road. 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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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL30 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL30 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
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