Route Description
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Introduction
A fairly easy flattish walk in the beautiful upper Nidderdale valley.
Conditions
Grassy paths, and moorland tracks.
Hazards and warnings
The river Nidd can flood, and some of the fords can be difficult in spate. If in doubt, avoid the section along bed of the Nidd.
Detailed description
Follow the path which follows near to the course of the Nidd. You'll cross the river several times on bridges, and a short ford (which is usually dry). After reaching a bridge over the Nidd, return back along a path which runs over access land on the edge of the moors to Middleton. From Middleton head down across fields to where you cross the How Stean Gorge tourist attraction, before reaching the road and returning to the start.