Six Peaks Trail

Cumbria, N Yorkshire

The Six Peaks Trail follows the line of the railway from Settle to Kirkby Stephen taking in Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough, Whernside, Great Knoutberry, Swarth Fell and Wild Boar Fell and is divided into four sections for ease of transport and accommodation. Each section ends at a railway station and can easily be tackled in stages using the train. This is a challenging route with over 9300 feet of ascent and in mountain bagging parlance all six peaks are Nuttalls and Hewitts and all but Swarth Fell are Marilyns. The landscape is exposed and good clear weather is a must for those seeking the excellent views which are on offer in this part of the Yorkshire Dales. The guide book 'Dales Rail Trails' features shorter walks along the railway and by linking some of these this 48 mile route makes an excellent challenge.

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Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Attributes:	Very Challenging Moorland Mountain
Start:	SD817635 - Settle Rail Station, N Yorkshire
Finish:	NY762066 - Kirkby Stephen Rail Station, Cumbria
Open Date:	2012

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook

Dales Rail Trails  (Skyware  - 2020 )

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