Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

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Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

Hard

5.0

(3)

hikers

Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

06:42

22.5km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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3.84 km

Penhill Summit

Highlight • Summit

3.94 km

Penhill Crags and Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Penhill Crags are a joy to walk, with slightly shocking (beautiful!) views from up here of the valleys down below. There is a trig point here (526m), Penhill Beacon, and …

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11.8 km

Long Bank Wood

Forest

14.3 km

Barrack Wood

Forest

14.8 km

Cauldron Falls (West Burton Waterfall)

Highlight • River

14.9 km

Cauldron Falls

Highlight • River

Located in the village of West Burton, Cauldron Falls are available for enjoyment by just about anyone - it's an easy walk right from the village. It is a beautiful …

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15.1 km

West Burton Village Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A great little shop and tea room to stock up on fluids and snacks

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15.9 km

Wooden Footbridge in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Bridge

16.6 km

Braithwaite Lead Smelt Mill Chimney

Highlight • Monument

This chimney was last used in the 1870s, breathing out lead and sulphur dioxide vapours... air is cleaner now around here! Back then, peat, wood and coal were the fuel …

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22.2 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind …

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