Catrigg Force and Fountains Fell loop from Stainforth — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Catrigg Force and Fountains Fell loop from Stainforth — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Catrigg Force and Fountains Fell loop from Stainforth — Yorkshire Dales National Park

06:32

22.2km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.46 km

Catrigg Force Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nestled in a secluded woodland gorge, Catrigg Force is a hidden gem in the Yorkshire Dales. The composer Edward Elgar is rumoured to have been a huge fan of this …

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9.24 km

Middle Fell and Little Fell

Highlight • Trail

You're here between Middle Fell (west of you) and Little Fell (east of you), walking on this path on the Pennine Way on the east side of Fountains Fell a …

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12.4 km

Fountains Fell Summit Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lying a few hundred meters south of the Pennine Way trail, the true summit of Fountains Fell is at 668m. There are great views south across Malham or northwest towards …

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16.0 km

Limestone Pavement and View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a limestone pavement at Dale Head, right next to the car parking area, including a totally stunning, awesome and unbelievable view of Pen-y-ghent, which seems to look good …

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22.2 km

End point

Parking

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