Kettlewell and the two Wharfedale Peaks
Walk 11 - Kettlewell and the two Wharfedale Peaks- 13 miles - an excellent day out- from Kettlewell leave village on road near Kings Head on right hand side of stream- after 1/4 mile road runs out and cross to footpath on opposite bank and proceed up Dowber Gill to Providence Pot- climb steeply out of Dowber Gill and up the slopes Great Whernside and summit trig point in clump of rocks.
Great Whernside from distance
Follow crest of Great Whernside to meet wall. Bear sharp left and cross stile after 1/4 mile -descend steeply and after 1/2 mile cross minor road - take direct line across open moorland towards Buckden Pike eventually meeting fence - follow fence/wall for 3 miles to reach Polish war memorial and then summit of Buckden Pike - drop down steep slope to Buckden Mine (look closely at map to follow this bit) and then pick up path/track from mine to Starbotton -turn left at main road and after 200m turn right on to foot path- cross river by footbridge and turn left following river bank path back to Kettlewell (2½ miles)
Bridge at Kettlewell
