Section 6 of 6, Dales High Way
Newbiggin-on-Lune to Appleby-in-Westmorland
12.5 miles (20.1 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NY 703 053. Finish: NY 683 203. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 305 m of climbing and 415 m of descent; highest point 367 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newbiggin-on-Lune.
- Bus stop
- Public hall, 290 m from the start. Directions NY 705 051
Getting back
The section finishes at Appleby-in-Westmorland. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Appleby, 420 m from the finish. Directions NY 686 206
- Bus stops
- Boroughgate, 60 m from the finish. Directions NY 683 203Coach park by Moot Hall, 60 m from the finish. Directions NY 683 203The Sands, 130 m from the finish. Directions NY 684 204
Planning the Dales High Way
- Planning the whole trail: daleshighway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: A Dales High Way: Route Guide (3rd edition, 2020) (Skyware Ltd).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, earth, rock and mud 13%, grass 6%; the rest (47%) isn't recorded.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 13 gates.
Steepest climb: about 64 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 3.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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