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Richmondshire
Leyburn

View of the Yorkshire Dales – View from Leyburn Shawl loop from Leyburn

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Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Leyburn

View of the Yorkshire Dales – View from Leyburn Shawl loop from Leyburn

Moderate

4.7

(3)

23

hikers

View of the Yorkshire Dales – View from Leyburn Shawl loop from Leyburn

04:16

15.8km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

227 m

The Bolton Arms

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly pub in the heart of Leyburn which has a large beer garden to the side in the old pub car park

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2

424 m

Wensleydale Railway crosding

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3

452 m

View of the Yorkshire Dales

Highlight • Viewpoint

No bikes allowed so you'll have to walk through the gate, only 20yds or so.

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1.68 km

Leyburn Shawl

Forest

5

1.99 km

View of Penhill and Wensleydale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely stretch through pine trees on top of the escarpment of Leyburn Shawl.

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6

2.35 km

View from Leyburn Shawl

Highlight • Viewpoint

The best viewpoint IMO on the Leyburn Shawl path. Just up/down from here are a couple of benches to sit and admire the view

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7

6.54 km

The Three Horseshoes

Highlight • Pub

Dog friendly historic public house located in the heart of Wensley

Tip by

7.57 km

Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

11.0 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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10

13.3 km

Cow Close Caravan and Camping Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Cow Close is a small, tranquil site located in Wensleydale, within walking distance of the beautiful and thriving market town of Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Situated off a small country lane, Cow Close boasts views of Wensleydale, Pen Hill and beyond.

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B

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

3.88 km

1.55 km

588 m

273 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

3.79 km

2.02 km

1.70 km

744 m

577 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

6°C

11 %

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