Drumaldrace and Bardale Head loop from Semer Water — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Drumaldrace and Bardale Head loop from Semer Water — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Moderate

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Drumaldrace and Bardale Head loop from Semer Water — Yorkshire Dales National Park

04:59

17.3km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20 m

Semer Water

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Semer Water is the second largest natural lake in England, the first being Malham Tarn. It is half a mile long. Beside walkers like yourself, it attracts people who like …

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6.45 km

Drumaldrace Summit Cairn

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An easy summit to climb, Drumaldrace (614m) has a cairn atop of it, and the views are wonderful. Look to the east for a spellbinding view of Penhill and the grassy ridge leading to it.

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9.96 km

Bardale Head to Lower Bardale footpath

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A deliciously wild and desolate footpath from Bardale Head descending slowly into Lower Bardale, along Bardale Beck. There are terrific views of Semer Water in the far distance all the …

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16.6 km

View of Semer Water from the South-East Bank

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Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in England, the first being Malham Tarn. It is half a mile long. Beside walkers like yourself, it attracts people who like canoeing …

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.91 km

656 m

213 m

Surfaces

8.46 km