Starting from the narrow, cobbled streets of Dent, take time on this walk to look down on species such as meadow buttercup, eyebright and red clover, but also to gaze up at the lofty hills, rising to the highest points in both Yorkshire and Lancashire.<\/p>\n The valleys, moors, hills and caverns of the Yorkshire Dales are etched with miles and miles of rolling footpaths \u2013 explore this atmospheric limestone landscape with our guide to the national park\u2019s best hiking trails.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> 2.5 miles\/4km | 61m accent | 1.5 hours | easy<\/em><\/p>\n Turn right out of the car park. After 120 yards, take the track on the left, signposted Gawthrop. On entering a caravan site, take a few steps left and then go right \u2013 beside the farm shed. After a stile, walk with a wall on your right and through a gate. Swing up towards the farm.<\/p>\n Go through a metal gate to pass between the buildings. Keep straight ahead \u2013 through two gates, still following signs for Gawthrop. As you wander across the meadows, views of the dale open out, with Aye Gill Pike on the far side of the valley.<\/p>\n Entering a second field, go straight across, later dropping through a small wall gate. Following the boundary on the left leads to some farm buildings. Go through the two gates here and then head left to join a walled path. Turn right along a surfaced track and bear left at the next junction.<\/p>\n The British countryside is filled with charming rivers, rich in wildlife and history. Discover a river walk near you with our pick of the UK\u2019s best riverside trails.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> Go right at the road for 50 yards and take the signposted path on the left. Head to the right of the buildings to enter an open area. Follow Oliver Gill downstream, the beck\u2019s clear waters tumbling down over smooth bedrock. After 200m, leave the gillside route by swinging right \u2013 beside a wall. Go through a small gate in it and turn right, continuing with the boundary on your right.<\/p>\n Turn left at the road for 120 yards and then go through a tiny gate on your right. You now follow the Dales Way through charming riverside meadows where grass and wildflowers are left to proliferate until mowing later in the summer. In a third meadow, swing half-right to reach the tree-lined riverbank. Follow the River Dee upstream to the road.<\/p>\n Turn left for 90 yards and then take the trail on the left. Follow the riverside path until it re-emerges on the road. Turn right. Keep right through the village and the car park is on the right beyond the cobbles.<\/p>\n Dentdale walking route and map<\/a><\/p>\n Rough tracks and meadow paths, some unclear. Several stiles. Short sections on road.<\/p>\n Pay-and-display car park, Dent village, LA10 5QP. S3 Western Dales Community Bus operates three services a day, Mon-Fri.<\/p>\nDiscover more walks in the Yorkshire Dales<\/h4>\n
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<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section>Dentdale walk<\/h2>\n
1. Dent car park<\/h4>\n
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Discover more river walks<\/h4>\n
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5. Back to Dent<\/h4>\n
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Terrain<\/h4>\n
Starting point<\/h4>\n
Eat and drink<\/h4>\n