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Details of public transport links are outlined in each route description. Railway access to the Dales is mainly via the Settle–Carlisle line (www.settle-carlisle.co.uk), which runs from Skipton, through Settle to Dent and Kirkby Stephen. The line offers much in the way of linear routes, allowing the runner to travel to different parts of the Dales before running back over the hills to the start of the route. Many of the routes in the south-west Dales and Three Peaks section can be run from this line.

Steam train on the Settle–Carlisle line (Route 19)

Maps

OS maps of the Yorkshire Dales are printed in two scales: 1:50,000 and 1:25,000. The detail provided by the larger scale map is useful in poor weather conditions and if you are unfamiliar with the area. Harvey’s also produce maps of the Dales in two scales: 1:40,000 and 1:25,000.

Maps are available from the many outdoor equipment shops in the Dales and online. They are also available as downloads from the Ordnance Survey (OS) and other apps, such as ViewRanger. However, when using maps on a phone or mobile device it is imperative that you are aware of battery life and signal strength in remote areas. Runners need to be able to navigate accurately using whichever maps they choose.