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Conistone Dib

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"Ascend a hidden gorge onto the moors, before an easy descent with great views."
Walk directions

Walk up the road from the bridge into the village. Keep left past a triangular enclosure in the centre of the village. The lane swings left. Go immediately right on a stony track across a green. Keep right where the track forks, and walk up to a gate and footpath sign.

Continue up the track, which soon becomes grassy and then rough and rocky, with some large stone ledges to climb, as it enters the narrowing valley of Gurling Trough. Follow the path, with a few rocky steps, up the bed of the little gorge, then emerge into a more open valley. Continue up the green track in the valley bed, pass through a gate and enjoy easy, level walking for about 300yds (274m).
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Mostly easy grassy paths and good tracks, but a few short rocky sections; no stiles
  Landscape  - A secluded gorge leads onto open moorland
  Dog friendliness  - The walled sections of Scot Gate Lane offer the best chance for dogs to run free
  Parking  - Limited in village; better to park on verges by Conistone Bridge
  Toilets en route  - None on route
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About the walk
Unlike Kilnsey Crag, which practically punches you in the face as you travel along this section of Wharfedale, the gorge of Conistone Dib is easily overlooked. The lower part in particular, known as Gurling Trough, is particularly well hidden. Above it the valley opens out before narrowing again...
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About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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Route details
1hr
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Hard

Gradient:
Challenging


Distance:
2.25 miles (3.6kms)

Ascent:
510ft (155m)

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Conistone Dib

Recommended by
Our view
"Ascend a hidden gorge onto the moors, before an easy descent with great views."
Walk details
1hr
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Hard
Gradient:
Challenging
Distance:
2.25 miles (3.6kms)
Ascent:
510ft (155m)
Walk directions

Walk up the road from the bridge into the village. Keep left past a triangular enclosure in the centre of the village. The lane swings left. Go immediately right on a stony track across a green. Keep right where the track forks, and walk up to a gate and footpath sign.
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Continue up the track, which soon becomes grassy and then rough and rocky, with some large stone ledges to climb, as it enters the narrowing valley of Gurling Trough. Follow the path, with a few rocky steps, up the bed of the little gorge, then emerge into a more open valley. Continue up the green track in the valley bed, pass through a gate and enjoy easy, level walking for about 300yds (274m).
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Where the path forks, bear right. Go through a gate (signed ‘Grassington’) and follow a path up a shallow side valley. As it emerges onto open ground, turn left on a sheep track. Meet an obvious track and turn left again. (If you miss the sheep track don’t worry, as you’ll meet the obvious track anyway, just before a wall.) Follow the track to overlook the head of the rocky gorge, where the direct route emerges.
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Go through a gate and continue between walls to a gate and signpost. Bear left, meet a clear stony track and follow it downhill. Continue down this track (Scot Gate Lane), go through a gate and past a mobile phone tower, with views over Wharfedale and Littondale. The grey thrust of Kilnsey Crag becomes obvious ahead, low down on the opposite slope.
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Go through another gate, and where the track meets a lane, turn left and walk past the little Church of St Mary back into Conistone village. Turn right to return to the bridge.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Mostly easy grassy paths and good tracks, but a few short rocky sections; no stiles
  Landscape - A secluded gorge leads onto open moorland
  Dog friendliness - The walled sections of Scot Gate Lane offer the best chance for dogs to run free
  Parking - Limited in village; better to park on verges by Conistone Bridge
  Toilets en route - None on route
Walks in North Yorkshire Dog-friendly walks in North Yorkshire
About the walk
Unlike Kilnsey Crag, which practically punches you in the face as you travel along this section of Wharfedale, the gorge of Conistone Dib is easily overlooked. The lower part in particular, known as Gurling Trough, is particularly well hidden. Above it the valley opens out before narrowing again...
Read more
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About the area
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North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
Explore North Yorkshire

Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Holiday Park
Long Ashes Holiday Park
★★★★★
awardaward
"In the picturesque Wharfdale Valley..."
Self-Catering
Sunnyside Cottage
★★★★
award
"Spacious barn converted to a highs tandard with all the comforts guests could want..."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
Restaurant with Rooms
Grassington House
★★★★★
awardawardaward
"A professional team deliver high quality rooms and cuisine...."
  • Rooms 9
  • Satellite TV
  • Free TV
  • Direct Dial
Nearby places to stay
Long Ashes Holiday Park
Designed as a permanent place to live, or for just a weekend getaway, Long Ashes Holiday Park is surrounded by rugged scenery, wonderful walks, quaint villages and near-limitless views,...
★★★★★    Rating
Sunnyside Cottage
An absolute Gem in Grassington. Beautiful Barn Conversion in the heart of Grassington Village. Recently refurbished to a high standard with all the comforts. 3 Bedrooms, bathroom with b...
★★★★    Rating
Grassington House
Located in the square of the popular village of Grassington, Grassington House is beautifully converted Georgian building, personally run by owners John and Sue. Delicious food, indivi...
★★★★★    Rating
Kettlewell Camping
Created from former farm fields, this rural camping site has stunning countryside views and is enclosed by well-maintained stone walls. It has the benefit of being just a few minutes’ w...
★★★★    Rating
The Clarendon Country Pub With Rooms
The Clarendon is an 18th-century country pub nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, popular with walkers, cyclists and tourists alike. Bedrooms are comfortable and well equipped, with extras s...
★★★★    Rating
Devonshire Arms Country Inn
Devonshire Arms Country Inn is a family-run 16th-century property located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between Grassington and Skipton. It offers six comfortable b...
★★★★    Rating
The Fell
The Fell is located on the edge of the attractive village of Burnsall, on a hillside overlooking the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Here you can expect a blend of classic countryside charm ...
★★★★    Rating
The Lister Arms
Located in Malham in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Lister Arms is a traditional country inn with wood beams and open fires. It is close to the village green and a babbling stre...
★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Grassington House
Grassington House
   AA Rosette Award
The Clarendon Country Pub With Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Devonshire Arms Country Inn
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
Grassington House
Grassington House
   AA Rosette Award
The Clarendon Country Pub With Rooms
   AA Rosette Award
Devonshire Arms Country Inn
   AA Rosette Award
The Fell Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
The Angel at Hetton
   AA Rosette Award
Beck Hall
The Lister Arms
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby