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High Harker Hill Trail – Swale Trail loop from Reeth

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Grinton

High Harker Hill Trail – Swale Trail loop from Reeth

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High Harker Hill Trail – Swale Trail loop from Reeth

01:32

18.1km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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43 m

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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2.45 km

High Harker Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice Trail leading to another trail that leads you to the bottom of the water crossing which brings you at the main road people park at.

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5.05 km

Ruins and Shelters above Swaledale

Highlight • Structure

A little off the main route but this small punchy climb to the shelters offers a great view of the valley bellow.

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5.43 km

Lime kilns were typically build in limestone rich areas to provide lime for building mortar or agricultural purposes. This one, with 34 stone courses from the bottom to the top, was fed from the escarpment just above it.

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7.34 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Tempting to smash through this great gravel section, especially with the prevailing wind at your back. Pause a while if you can to appreciate the vista (and the likely solitude).

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7.57 km

View Over Swaledale

Highlight • Natural

Great gravel & stunning views.

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11.1 km

Swale Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

We have made a full video of the route so you can judge whether it is suitable:

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13.7 km

Swale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a lovely new riverside route, designed to be family friendly running from Reeth to Gunnerside.

There are no tricky sections (although if it's dry the gravel can get …

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

4.18 km

1.63 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

2.95 km

2.20 km

1.36 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

27°C

12°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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High Harker Hill Trail

Ruins and Shelters above Swaledale

Lime Kiln on High Carl

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

View Over Swaledale

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Swale Trail

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