Trail to Reasty Ridge Summit – Lowdales Ford and Footbridge loop from Harwood Dale

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Trail to Reasty Ridge Summit – Lowdales Ford and Footbridge loop from Harwood Dale

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Trail to Reasty Ridge Summit – Lowdales Ford and Footbridge loop from Harwood Dale

03:57

14.1km

250m

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: July 31, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13 m

View of Harewood Dale from Reasty Hill

Highlight • Parking

Here you'll find commanding views (and from the car park right next to it) of Harewood Dale.

The car park is a great place to take a break from the …

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2.22 km

Forest Path in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Forest

2.83 km

View of Langdale Valley from Barns Cliff End

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barns Cliff End stands at an elevation of 223m (732ft) and provides an unrivalled vantage point that offers an unobstructed panorama of the breathtaking Langdale Valley.

Heavily forested slopes rise …

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3.40 km

Trail to Reasty Ridge Summit

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The lower section of this trail is quite steep with lots of slippery tree roots, a bit easier going higher up. Connects Barns Cliff End with the bridge and stepping stones over Harwood Dale Beck and the River Derwent respectively.

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3.82 km

River Derwent and Harwood Dale Beck Crossings

Highlight • Bridge

Actually two crossings here very close to each other. A wooden footbridge crosses Harwood Dale Beck and stepping stones are in place to cross the River Derwent. There are two …

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8.64 km

Broxa Village

Highlight • Settlement

Avoid overcrowded Dalby Forest and try Broxa Forest instead, or a little further west, Langdale Forest just across the River Derwent.

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8.89 km

Cows in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Forest

nice to get up the hill and feel a breeze on a hot day

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10.5 km

Lowdales Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • Trail

This is one of those fun (maybe?) places where a road is also a watercourse and can on occasion be difficult to pass. Rather than paddle, use the little bridge provided and walk on the field in the adjacent field.

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.23 km

681 m

140 m

Surfaces

6.51 km