Marrick High and Low Hill and Old Waterwheel loop from Marske — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Marrick High and Low Hill and Old Waterwheel loop from Marske — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Marrick High and Low Hill and Old Waterwheel loop from Marske — Yorkshire Dales National Park

02:37

8.96km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.10 km

Bridge Over Ellers Beck

Highlight • Bridge

You're crossing here a stream that seems to have many different names. Here, it is indeed Ellers Beck, but upstream it's Dales Beck, before joining River Swale, it's Oxque Gill, and downstream it's North Gill!

Whatever it's called, it's gorgeous.

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5.02 km

Marrick High and Low Smelting Mills

Highlight • Historical Site

The remains of two smelting (lead) mills are to be found here. In the Marrick Low Mill, a sycamore tree is growing out of the ruins, and the High Mill …

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8.40 km

Pillimire Bridge Waterwheel

Highlight • Historical Site

Right next to Pillimire Bridge is this Old Waterwheel. It's difficult to find more information on it, but Historic England has it listed as a Grade-II listed building. Apparently, it …

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8.96 km

End point

Parking

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