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View of Pen-y-ghent – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Oxenber and Wharfe Woods

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View of Pen-y-ghent – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Oxenber and Wharfe Woods

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View of Pen-y-ghent – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Oxenber and Wharfe Woods

03:59

13.5km

380m

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: June 18, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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2.05 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning view of my favourite of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks - Pen-y-ghent - from the Dales High Way trail. The profile of this brilliant mountain from this angle is so beautiful.

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6.41 km

Moor Head Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crossing the wild moorland to the north of Stainforth, Moor Head Lane is a lovely section of the Ribble Way long-distance trail. Expect undulating drystone walls, hardy sheep grazing in …

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8.50 km

Stainforth Stepping Stones and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

The picturesque village of Stainforth oozes quintessential Yorkshire Dales charm. Nestled within beautiful Ribblesdale, it is a great base for exploring the iconic countryside around Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Fountains Fell. …

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9.17 km

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

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A scenic packhorse bridge crosses the river here before it flows over this large waterfall right next to the riverside path. Come on October and you might just see salmon leaping up it to spawn higher up the river

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9.27 km

Stainforth Force waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny …

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11.3 km

View of Smearsett Scar

Highlight • Natural Monument

As you walk on this path between Stainforth and Feizor, through the enclosures in this area, the views of Smearsett Scar (and also, in all fairness, its companion Pot Scar …

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12.3 km

Elaine's Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

A super popular cafe in an idyllic little Yorkshire hamlet, Elaine's deserves every client it gets. Great homemade cakes, sandwiches, and proper meals too (including a full English breakfast until …

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12.4 km

Feizor Village

Highlight • Cafe

A quaint hamlet in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Feizor is a wonderful place to take a break. Made from traditional grey stone and set amongst luscious …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

4.15 km

2.19 km

2.10 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

2.24 km

2.17 km

2.11 km

1.83 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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View of Pen-y-ghent – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Oxenber and Wharfe Woods

View of Pen-y-ghent

Moor Head Lane

Stainforth Stepping Stones and Packhorse Bridge

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

Stainforth Force waterfall

View of Smearsett Scar

Elaine's Tea Room

Feizor Village

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