Cracoe Fell War Memorial – Embsay Reservoir loop from Embsay with Eastby

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Embsay With Eastby

Cracoe Fell War Memorial – Embsay Reservoir loop from Embsay with Eastby

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Cracoe Fell War Memorial – Embsay Reservoir loop from Embsay with Eastby

02:47

23.1km

490m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.97 km

Barden Moor Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The start of this climb is very steep, with twisting road and gradient of up to 21%. It eases out closer to the top with a stunning view over the valley.

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3.89 km

Barden Road Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barden Road winds through moody moorlands as it climbs to 984 feet (300 metres). The view over distant hills, rocky outcrops and layered fields is simply stunning. Look out for …

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12.5 km

old coal mine workings

Archaeological Site

15.4 km

Cracoe Fell War Memorial

Highlight • Viewpoint

On Cracoe Fell (507m), there is a very impressive obelisk commemorating the men from the Cracoe parish who, as it is written on it, "gave their lives in the two …

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15.4 km

Cracoe Fell War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

On Cracoe Fell (507m), there is a very impressive obelisk commemorating the men from the Cracoe parish who, as it is written on it, "gave their lives in the two …

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18.2 km

Hellifield Crag Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Fantastic views from Hellifield Crag, in any direction. There is a gorgeous rocky outcrop here with green and extensive views of the area. The highest point is indicated by a …

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18.3 km

Hellifield Crag and Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic views from Hellifield Crag, in any direction. There is a gorgeous rocky outcrop here with green and extensive views of the area. The highest point is indicated by a …

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19.3 km

Crookrise Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

There are views for miles from the summit of Crookrise. The trig point itself sits above gritstone boulders that seem to fall away down the hillside, giving an impressive sense …

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19.6 km

Cookrise Wood

Forest

21.3 km

Embsay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir, which supplies water to the Skipton town area, has quite a lot of character because of the proud hills surrounding it. It is a great place for an …

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23.1 km

End point

Parking

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