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Outstanding running in the Howgills (Route 15)

The north-east Dales, Swaledale and Wensleydale

This area contains fewer mountains but has excellent running terrain, with some of the best trail-running in the Dales. The two dales are rich in human history, especially in terms of lead mining. While the valleys are popular with tourists, the hills have relatively few visitors. This is especially true of the northern moorland section. Rights of way are marked on the map – although they are often small and indistinct on the ground. A good degree of self-reliance and navigational ability, therefore, is needed in poor weather. The area is served by the towns and villages of Hawes, Reeth and Leyburn.

The south-east Dales and Wharfedale

This very popular area features a mix of mountain and valley runs on mainly good paths and tracks. Wharfedale and its subsidiary valleys display the classic limestone scenery that the Dales is famous for, one of the highlights being Malham Cove and Gordale Scar, which regularly appear in television shows on the Dales. The area is served by the towns and villages of Grassington, Malham, Kettlewell and Skipton.