Meet time: 9:45am
Start time: 10am
Start point: Dufton Green (between the Stag Inn and the Youth Hostel)
Postcode: CA16 6DB
Car parking: car park in the centre of the village just next to the campsite (donations box) or roadside parking around the Green.
Distance: Approx. 9 miles / 14.4 km
Ascent: Approx. 520m
Time: 6 hours max.
Graded: moderate
It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.
Description: We head out of the village along the main village road. Once we get to Billysbeck Bridge, we turn left and follow the Pennine Way. We follow the tarmac road going past Bow Hall, after which, the road turns into a large track. We keep gaining height by following that track. The higher we get, the narrower the path becomes and views of High Cup Scar begin to appear. We will stop for lunch at High Cup Nick itself.
Then we will take the path on the shelf just above High Cup Scar. It leads to Middle Tongue. At that point you need a good head for heights as you have a good view of the steep drop that High Cup Scar is. As we come off Middle Tongue, we take the footpath that runs parallel to Trundale Gill with great views of Murton Pike on our left. The footpath eventually joins a larger track which we follow till we get to Harbour Flatt farm. We go through the farm to end up on the quiet road that runs between Dufton and Murton via Keisley. We turn right and walk along the road, going Keisley and continuing and the road till we get back to Dufton.
Please contact Nathalie on number removed by 10pm on Saturday 3 July if you are coming on this walk (text or phone only, I am not on Facebook). This walk is suitable for dogs but please make sure you keep your dog under control.
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing), footwear and enough food and water. The leader reserves the right to turn away any walker not suitably equipped. The leader may cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.
We strongly advise walkers to carry hand sanitiser and to touch as little as possible during the walk. We will walk 2m apart as much as possible. We will not be able to share any equipment, drinks or food. Please carry a mask in your bag in case it is needed. If we need to go through a gate, the walk leader will take responsibility for opening and closing the gate to save multiple people touching it. Car sharing will not be possible.
New members: please note the walk leader may ask for more information about your walking experience. This is to ensure you have the fitness required to complete the walk that is planned safely.