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Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Carlton Town

Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

06:43

22.5km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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3.84 km

Penhill Summit

Highlight • Summit

3.94 km

Penhill Crags and Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Penhill Crags are a joy to walk, with slightly shocking (beautiful!) views from up here of the valleys down below. There is a trig point here (526m), Penhill Beacon, and …

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7.24 km

Flint Lane, West Witton Moor

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A peaceful and green lane through West Witton Moor, with truly gorgeous views over the hills to the north. Get away from it all!

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11.8 km

Long Bank Wood

Forest

14.3 km

Barrack Wood

Forest

14.8 km

Cauldron Falls (West Burton Waterfall)

Highlight • River

14.9 km

Cauldron Falls

Highlight • River

Located in the village of West Burton, Cauldron Falls are available for enjoyment by just about anyone - it's an easy walk right from the village. It is a beautiful …

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15.1 km

West Burton Village Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A great little shop and tea room to stock up on fluids and snacks

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15.2 km

Fox & Hounds

Highlight • Pub

Quaint and traditional internally. A few picnic tables are located at the front which look out onto the village green

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16.0 km

Wooden Footbridge in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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22.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

3.47 km

2.10 km

191 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

2.20 km

1.82 km

1.81 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

8°C

68 %

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Penhill Crags and Beacon – Cauldron Falls loop from Melmerby

Penhill Summit

Penhill Crags and Beacon

Flint Lane, West Witton Moor

Cauldron Falls (West Burton Waterfall)

Cauldron Falls

West Burton Village Shop

Fox & Hounds

Wooden Footbridge in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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