Herriot Way
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 44.6 mi (71.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,070 ft (1,850 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 25 min
- High point
- 2,323 ft (708 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Hawes Ropemakers 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Peak: Pike Hill 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Peak: Great Shunner Fell 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Neil W. Jones 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Rukin's Park Lodge Campsite 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: East Gill Force (lower) 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Waterfall: East Gill Force (upper) 14.3 mi (23 km) from start
- Waterfall: Kisdon Force 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from start
- Peak: Beldi Hill 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Crackpot Hall 15 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
- Waterfall: Hard Level Force 20 mi (32.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Peat Store 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from start
- Visitor center 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from start
- Campsite 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from start
- Peak: High Harker Hill 28.7 mi (46.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Kendall Fall 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from start
- Peak: Black Hill 34.3 mi (55.2 km) from start
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Questions about Herriot Way
How long is Herriot Way?
Herriot Way is 44.6 mi (71.7 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 25 min. It climbs 6,070 ft (1,850 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,323 ft (708 m).
How hard is Herriot Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Herriot Way?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Herriot Way?
Drinking water on the way at 38.5 mi (61.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.3 mi (2 km), 1.5 mi (2.3 km), 1.6 mi (2.5 km).
Is Herriot Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on Herriot Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Herriot Way?
Green Dragon Inn, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 0.9 mi (1.4 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Herriot Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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