Nettle Hill and Great Asby Scar loop from Crosby Garrett — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Nettle Hill and Great Asby Scar loop from Crosby Garrett — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Hard

Nettle Hill and Great Asby Scar loop from Crosby Garrett — Yorkshire Dales National Park

06:38

23.5km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable 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

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Start point

Parking

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2.29 km

Nettle Hill Cairn and Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Nettle Hill (382m) is a lovely hill near Crosby Garett, and not too difficult to climb. On a clear day, there are great views from here of Cross Fell to …

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8.79 km

Sunbiggin Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

This tarn and, in fact, the surrounding area, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): this is largely because of the limestone areas that surround it. The tarn is …

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11.3 km

Great Asby Scar Limestone Pavement

Highlight • Natural Monument

The vast limestone pavement of Great Asby Scar is like the surface of another planet. However, one look west – towards the mountainous ridgeline of Lakeland's Far Eastern Fells and …

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14.9 km

St Peter's Church, Great Asby

Highlight • Historical Site

This church dates back to Norman times, with some evidence of it being potentially Saxon prior to that, too. However, it was practically completely rebuilt in 1864-65.

The church has …

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21.8 km

Wander Bank Barn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wander Bank (320m) offers fantastic views (although the actual summit is just a bit off track, a minute's walk to the north-east). If you look south along Newclose Lane, you …

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23.5 km

End point

Parking

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