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Harrogate Group

We are the Harrogate Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

 Leaving Ramsgill we head for Bouthwaite and join the 6 Dales Trail for a fairly steep climb following the course of Lul Beck onto Fountains Earth Moor. We will pass Sypeland Crags finally reaching the high point of  Writhen Stone. As we descend to Lofthouse there are views across to Jenny Twig and her daughter Tib. We return to Ramsgill across fields.

Possible highlights of this walk:- heather in bloom, moorland birds and butterflies.

No dogs

Saturday, 9 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you intend joining the walk a text would be appreciated in case of any last minute changes. However you are still welcome to just turn up but please always double check the website for any updates.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 11881 70967
Nearest postcode:
HG3 5RN
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fizzy.trembles.typist
Start time:
10:00 am

Considerate roadside parking in Ramsgill. Meet by the Yorke Arms.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking