dent open access walk...
Starting point: Signed car park in Dent at SD 703871Map: OS Explorer OL2.
Distance: 10.5km (6.5 miles)
Cycle details: National Cycle Network, route 68
Public transport: Bus -Number 564 Kendal - Brough - Kirkby Stephen (limited service)
This route involves a steep climb and sections with no obvious path, but rewards with beautiful views from Aye Gill Pike. A map and navigation ability will be required.There are a few sections on quiet roads where care should be taken. There is a car park and toilets at the start point together with a village shop, café and pubs.
Leave the village and follow the road to cross the River Dee on Church Bridge. Three hundred metres later you reach the turn to Shoolbred Farm. Follow the permissive path through the farm to climb up to the entry to open access land. The climb to Aye Gill Pike is a steep one but there are fine views back into the valley.When you reach the actual summit, with its trig point, follow the ridge in a westerly direction with its magnificent views of the Howgills. As you descend you will see a small plantation, which you pass to the left of, and then reach a flat area by a wall junction. At this point turn left and follow a faint path in a southerly direction alongside a wall. The track leads you down to Lunds Farm. From the farm a small tarmac road leads back down into the valley. On reaching the valley road turn left and cross the river at Barth Bridge. Then follow the Dales Way footpath back to just below Dent village.
Route provided by:
YDNPA, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL.
Tel: 0300 456 0030 info@yorkshiredales.org.uk www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Facilities & map
Start: Signed car park in Dent at SD 703871
Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.5km
There is a car park and toilets at the start point together with a village shop, café and pubs. This route is on the National Cycle Network route 68.
Dent open access route View Map (PDF opens in new window)
