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Arten Gill Viaduct – Dales High Way loop from Dent Head Viaduct

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Dent

Arten Gill Viaduct – Dales High Way loop from Dent Head Viaduct

Hard

4.0

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Arten Gill Viaduct – Dales High Way loop from Dent Head Viaduct

05:24

18.0km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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1.43 km

Arten Gill Viaduct

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The building of the Settle-Carlisle Railway between 1869-76 was one of the most difficult and hazardous construction times in British railway engineering. This is particularly obvious in Upper Dentdale, where …

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2

2.53 km

The Sportsman's Inn

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Cave! Only very reduced opening hours, next pub(s) only in Dent village.

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3.47 km

Cowgill Stone Cottage

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Lucky owners. One day I hope to have a house in a location like this.

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6.10 km

Clint Wood

Forest

5

12.5 km

Dales High Way

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Not to be confused with the Dales Way, which is mainly a riverside walk across the Dales,the Dales High Way is a super nice 90 mile walk across the stunning …

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12.9 km

Low Force Waterfall (Force Gill)

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If you are climbing Whernside, you will not regret following the path alongside Force Gill. Not only will you beat the crowds following the main route, but you also have …

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13.2 km

View of Force Gill (Low Force) Waterfall

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Force Gill waterfall on the Y3P

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13.2 km

View of Ling Gill Waterfall, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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O e of my favourites

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13.4 km

Force Gill Aqueduct

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Constructed by the Midland Railway to carry water from Force Gill into Dale Beck across the line below the southern entrance to Blea Moor Tunnel, Force Gill Aqueduct has been …

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18.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.3 km

3.72 km

1.70 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.29 km

2.44 km

1.06 km

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