River Swale near Muker – East Gill Force loop from Gunnerside

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River Swale near Muker – East Gill Force loop from Gunnerside

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4.8

(12)

hikers

River Swale near Muker – East Gill Force loop from Gunnerside

05:05

18.2km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

Barn Near Ivelet

Highlight • Structure

There is something incredibly picturesque about this lone barn standing here amidst this glorious Swaledale landscape. Its lines are so straight and geometrical, somehow, that it makes an unusual impression. …

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4.87 km

River Swale near Muker

Highlight • River

The River Swale near Muker flows between Kisdon and Ivelet Moor towards Muker

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7.71 km

Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

Nature Reserve

8.25 km

East Gill Force

Highlight • Waterfall

With a 15-foot (4.5 m) drop, East Gill Force is an impressive waterfall in a stunning location. Below the main falls is a smaller waterfall that cascades downstream. As the …

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8.39 km

Waterfall on the River Swale

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although this bridge is about a mile further than the Coast to Coast Way halfway sign at Keld Lodge, crossing the Swale can serve as a symbolic halfway point.

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10.7 km

View of Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

A slightly more challenging route with uneven rocky surfaces for 3/4 of the length of the route to/from Muker/Kidson, but offers great elevated views of the surroundings

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13.2 km

Muker Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of the meadows at Muker are protected as part of the Muker meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Northern Pennine Dales Meadows Special Area of Conservation …

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16.2 km

Ivelet Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Extremely scenic bridge great photo opportunity or a quick dip on a hot day.

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18.2 km

Gunnerside village

Highlight • Pub

Nestled in peaceful Swaledale, Gunnerside is a classic Yorkshire Dales village. The King's Head, a community-owned, Grade II-listed pub, sits at its heart and serves good food and local ale. …

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

6.18 km

3.04 km

452 m

385 m

365 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.81 km

2.78 km

2.64 km

1.77 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

15°C

6°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

February 4, 2023,Swaledale Walk - Ivelet Packhorse Bridge, the River Swale and Kisdon Force

Swaledale - a glorious part of the Yorkshire Dales and my favourite Dale for walking in. It's been a good few years since I was last here, certainly pre-covid times so todays venture was well overdue. A mix of riverside and high level tracks offering fantastic views and waterfalls thrown in as well, what's not to like!