Muker Wildflower Meadows – River Swale near Muker loop from Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

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Muker Wildflower Meadows – River Swale near Muker loop from Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

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Muker Wildflower Meadows – River Swale near Muker loop from Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

02:51

9.43km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.01 km

Scar Closes, Kisdon Side

Nature Reserve

3.36 km

View of Muker

Highlight • Settlement

A great view of Muker nestled in the valley.

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4.68 km

Muker Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of the meadows at Muker are protected as part of the Muker meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Northern Pennine Dales Meadows Special Area of Conservation …

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5.22 km

River Swale near Muker

Highlight • River

The River Swale near Muker flows between Kisdon and Ivelet Moor towards Muker

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7.10 km

Bridge Over Swinner Gill

Highlight • Historical Site

Watch your step

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7.18 km

Swinner Gill Waterfalls and Lead Mine Ruins

Highlight • Waterfall

Water from the gill flows down from its source on Rogan's Seat. There are two main waterfalls and a number of small stepped drops. The larger waterfall is situated around …

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8.11 km

Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

Nature Reserve

8.65 km

East Gill Force

Highlight • Waterfall

With a 15-foot (4.5 m) drop, East Gill Force is an impressive waterfall in a stunning location. Below the main falls is a smaller waterfall that cascades downstream. As the …

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8.79 km

Waterfall on the River Swale

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although this bridge is about a mile further than the Coast to Coast Way halfway sign at Keld Lodge, crossing the Swale can serve as a symbolic halfway point.

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9.14 km

Keld Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Keld Resource Center is a kind of local history group that aims to promote the Upper Swaledale region, conserve (and restore) local heritage and introduce visitors to it.

Here you …

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9.43 km

End point

Bus stop

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