A water lovers walk with a reservoir, riverside paths, weirs and stunning waterfalls.
Distance: 14.3 miles (23 km)
Ascent: 451 metres
Route grade: 64 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 6h 30m to 10h 45m
Starting point: YHA Langdon Beck
Grid reference: NY 860 304
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End point: Circular, to YHA Langdon Beck
Region: North East of England
Type of walk: Moorland, Riverside
National Parks & National Landscapes: North Pennines National Landscape
Trails and Ways: A Pennine Journey, Pennine Way
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Pub/s
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Maps: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL31) North Pennines & OS Explorer 1:25k (OL19) Howgill Fells and Upper Eden Valley