The Grey Panthers

This walk was described in the May 2019 issue of "Countryfile" magazine.
The walk as described in the magazine starts from Muker and returns via Gunnerside. However, we found it more convenient to start from Gunnerside.
The outward leg of the walk follows the field footpath from Gunnerside to Ivelet Bridge then continues to Ramps Holme Bridge, just outside Muker. This footbath runs beside the River Swale. From Ramps Holme Bridge there is a footpath over the meadows to Muker.
The return leg is from Muker to Ramps Holme Bridge, then from here take to road that runs above the Swale valley all the way back to Gunnerside.
This road affords some magnificent views of the Swale valley.

For a Memory Map overlay of the walk described, please select the above link.
(Overlay made with Version 5 of Memory Map)

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Start from Gunnerside, by the Village Hall (the 1877 Literary Institute), - SD950 982. Space for parking about 15 cars.
Just past a small MIllennium garden, complete with three benches, take the lane that heads West. Although this appears to lead into the garden of a private house, it is, in fact, part of the footpath to Ivelet and is waymarked as such.
Continue on the field footpath that heads West to Ivelet bridge. (At one point the footpath appears to head down to the River Swale. Ignore this and turn right to continue on the field footpath.)
When the footpath reaches Ivelet itself, turn left to head down the road to Ivelet Bridge.
Continue past Ivelet Bridge on the clear field footpath beside the River Swale in the direction of Muker.
As you approach Ramps Holme Farm the footpath veers away from the river, crossing several fields via wicket gates.
Eventually the field footpath reaches Ramps Holme bridge. Cross the River Swale using this bridge.
Once over the river, take the field footpath to Muker.
Return from Muker to Ramps Holme bridge. Having crossed the River Swale, this time turn left, - initially on the footpath to Keld.
After about 100 yards, there is a stony track on your right, - heading uphill.
This track soon becomes a minor road which can be followed all the way back to Gunnerside.
At Gunnerside Lodge, there is a sharp left turn (initially down a bank).