7.34 miles.
Outdoor Leisure Map No 30, - Yorkshire Dales (Northern &
Central Areas)
In fine weather this walk presents some really spectacular
scenery.
When wet, the paths can be quite hard going, and very muddy and slippery
in places. However, in dry weather, there are no particular problems,
and all the paths are well marked and signposted.
For a Memory Map overlay of the walk described, please select the above
link.
(Overlay made with Version 4 of Memory Map)
Set out from Buckden car park (SD9421877406).
HeadNorth along the waymarked track, climbing gently upwards.
Shortly before leaving the National Trust property boundary marker,
you pass a finger post indicating the path to Buckden Pike. Ignore this,
and continue heading in a North easterly direction.
At SD943790 there is a small gate in the wall, with a footpath leading
down to Cray.
Cross the Cray Gill by the stepping stones (SD942792) , and after crossing
the road make for the waymarked path to Yockenthwaite.
Follow this path all the way to the hamlet of Yockenthwaite
(SD905791).
Return to Buckden by the clearly signposted Dales Way.