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High Harker Hill Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

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Grinton

High Harker Hill Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

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High Harker Hill Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

02:00

19.2km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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43 m

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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2.45 km

High Harker Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice Trail leading to another trail that leads you to the bottom of the water crossing which brings you at the main road people park at.

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7.34 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Tempting to smash through this great gravel section, especially with the prevailing wind at your back. Pause a while if you can to appreciate the vista (and the likely solitude).

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14.2 km

From the summit of Greets Hill, you can see Penhill, Whernside and Buckden Pike - some of the best summits in the Dales. A beautiful view: rest your gear against the cairn, get a good sip of water and enjoy!

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16.9 km

Grinton Lead Smelt Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a ruined lead mining and processing site, here on Cogden Moor. It was built around 1820, and is the best preserved such site in the Dales (which is …

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17.3 km

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot to park if you want to explore the many options for riding in the area.

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18.2 km

YHA Grinton Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the southern slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, and just a 10 minute walk from the village of Grinton.

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18.3 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to …

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.11 km

1.37 km

113 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

3.11 km

1.62 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

14°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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High Harker Hill Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

Yorkshire Dales National Park

High Harker Hill Trail

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Greets Hill summit cairn

Grinton Lead Smelt Mill

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

YHA Grinton Lodge

Grinton Moor

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