Walking and Rambling in Kettlewell
Overview
Walkers are in for a treat! With YHA Kettlewell being pretty much at the foot of Great Whernside, a great day's walk is up, round the back of the house and over the top to Starbotton and back in time for tea! You could venture up and over Buckden Pike and back along the road, again - there's a decent pub on route! Or pop along the tops to Grassington, seven miles along the ridge with spectacular views of this glacial dale, just stunning and not too hard walking so suitable for a family amble.
Kettlewell is the first stop on the Dales Way, a popular break in the walk. Not only is there our fine hostel here but there are three really good pubs! Or try the Wharfedale Three Peak Challenge - a 22-mile circuit that begins and ends in Kettlewell village. It’s a wonderful day’s high moor walk over Birks Fell, Buckden Pike and Great Whernside in aid of UWFRA’s life-saving work. The main route and Two Peaks trail afford incredible views over the Yorkshire Dales and towards the more famous trio in Ribblesdale. A third 4.5-mile route is family friendly and includes a sublime higher level section known as Paradise Walk. Heavenly!
What makes it special
- A great opportunity to climb Great Whernside from the hostel
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Mountain biking in Kettlewell
Mountain and cyclocross bikes are welcome on all the bridle ways in the area, have a look at the map (available in reception) as there are so many great routes to chose form.
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Running in Kettlewell
This is a simply amazing area for fell running. A popular winter route is night running over Great Whernside, only for the experienced, but with a clear night, there is really nowhere better on
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Cycling in Kettlewell
For Cyclists, we are on the Tour de France route and the area is really popular with road cyclists. We have a large secure bike shed and concreted metal hoops in the floor so make sure that you bri
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Climbing in Kettlewell
For climbers we have one of Yorkshire's Big Three limestone crags, Kilnsey Crag (the other two being Gordale and Malham). This is mostly higher grade sport climbing but there are some very good
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Watersports near Kettlewell
The trout farm and shop down at Kilnsey Park Estate makes for a really good day out for any aspiring fisherman. See the Kilnsey Fishing website
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Malham Cove
The Yorkshire Dales is renowned for its walking terrain, and there aren’t many better reasons as to why than a visit to Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Formed by a melting glacier at the end of
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Running in Malham
Fountains Fell Distance: 8.5 miles/14km Start/Finish: Malham Tarn Field Centre, BD24 9PU Terrain: Track, trail, rough moorland Toughness: Challenging Ascent: 395 metres Navigation: Mod
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Climbing in Malham
Malham Cove, as seen in one of the Harry Potter films, was used for training by the successful 1953 Everest Expedition, and has some of the toughest Limestone routes in the world.
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Walking and Rambling in Malham
If you're planning on staying at YHA Malham, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the ar
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Mountain Biking in Malham
The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape.
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Cycling in Malham
The Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way passes through Malham, and offers a classic 3 or 4 day cycle ride. Get out on your bike and enjoy the stunning landscape.
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Settle-Carlisle Railway
72 mile route from Settle to Carlisle takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Visit the website
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Dales Countryside Museum
The Dales Countryside Museum shows the Yorkshire Dales way of life and explores traditions long gone, including lead mining, knitting, and cheese making.
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Wensleydale Creamery
The perfect destination for fans of cheese - including Wallace & Gromit! See the cheese being made and then try a sample. Visit the website
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Walking and Rambling in Hawes
Hawes is almost the halfway point on the famous Pennine Way walking route and sits in the stunning location of Wensleydale.
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Mountain Biking at YHA Hawes
Hawes is an excellent base for mountain biking in the Yorkshire Dales. Don't forget to look up and admire the amazing views that stretch over Wensleydale and Swaledale!
