Aye Gill Pike and Church of St John the Evangelist loop from Dent — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Aye Gill Pike and Church of St John the Evangelist loop from Dent — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Aye Gill Pike and Church of St John the Evangelist loop from Dent — Yorkshire Dales National Park

05:42

19.9km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.82 km

Aye Gill Pike Summit

Highlight • Summit

A relatively easy path leads up to the highest point on the Rise Hill fell, which is Aye Gill Pike (556m). Lovely views back down to Dent (south), but particularly …

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9.89 km

Snaizwold Fell

Highlight • Summit

Another summit on the Rise Hill fell, at 477m. Easy and grassy, it is a very pleasant and not strenuous walk up here. There are terrific views from up here …

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13.4 km

Church of St John the Evangelist, Cowgill

Highlight • Religious Site

This is quite an impressive and rather imposing church, particularly in a small place like Cowgill. The church was built in 1837-38, previously having been known as Kirkthwaite Chapel and …

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18.4 km

Stepping stones across the River Dee

Highlight • Trail

A lovely set of stepping stones across River Dee in a peaceful location. Obviously, if the river is in spate, just don't. There are bridges in both directions along the river if you continue on the path along the bank.

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19.9 km

End point

Parking

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