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Grassington Lead Mines- For Dr Arthur Raistrick

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Overview

Short walk to Yarnbury and back via Hebden Beck

Friday, 27 March 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
307.2m / 1008ft
Type:
circular

Expected to finish 12 to 12.30. Lunch in the Devonshire or make your own arrangements and then in the afternoon at 1.30pm  there will be a Blue Plaque unveiled to Dr Arthur Raistrick former President of the Ramblers Association.

The distance is short and the hills not too taxing but the pace may need to be brisk in order to be back in time for lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 00261 63752
Nearest postcode:
BD23 5DG
what3words:
melts.listening.writers
Start time:
9:30 am

Yorkshire Dales National Park Visitor Centre, Grassington

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