WALK ROUTES
Reeth, Swaledale
North Yorkshire
Organised by Dave Fothergill
Sunday October 14th 2018
Long Walk 15 miles (walk leader Dave Fothergill)
Same as the Medium walk until shortly after leaving Greets Hill.
Crossing Hirst Ridge down to Cogden Gill then over Bleaberry Hill and cross the River Swale at Marrick Priory.
Follow the river to Grinton Bridge and along Arkle Beck back to Reeth.
Medium Walk 12 miles (walk leader)
Leave Reeth heading south west over the suspension bridge.
Climb up past Maiden Castle over the Harkerside Moor onto Apedale Head (550m). Turn south east down Apedale to Dents Houses then north over Greets Hill. Drop down to Grinton Gill passing Bleak House and back down to the River Swale and back to Reeth.
Short Walk 7 miles (walk leader)
Leave Reeth to Grinton by Arkle Beck.
Head west following the River Swale, then over the bridge and onto Healaugh. Climb up Calver Hill for gret views over Swaledale, then a steady descent back into Reeth.
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Further information:
All walks are circular starting and finishing at Reeth.
Reeth lies where two of North Yorkshire's finest dales meet. The most northerly of these is Arkengarthdale, which is relatively unexplored and one of the more tranquil dales. The other, Swaledale, is formed from gentle slopes as the meandering Swale winds its way to Richmond.
Reeth has a variety of beautiful yet challenging hill walks and an abundance of wildlife on offer, guaranteed to satisfy even the most seasoned of sightseers. There's large numbers of curlew, lapwing, oystercatcher, wild hare...and if you're lucky even the rare black grouse.
The area is rich in architectural, agricultural and industrial heritage. Agriculture thrives with the Swaledale sheep providing wool, and the cows, milk for the famous Wensleydale cheese.
In the 18th Century Reeth was the capital of the lead mining industry producing 10% of the UK's lead. Exhibits from the village's industrious past can be seen at the Swaledale Museum, which is run by volunteers and is situated behind Reeth's post office.
The west side of Reeth Green has an impressive row of 18th and 19th century buildings, including the Black Bull pub. Just to its left is the gable end of what was once another pub, the Half Moon. Thirsty walkers returning to Reeth still have a choice of 3 pubs and several cafes.