Section 1 of 4, Esk Valley Walk
Castleton to Glaisdale
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 683 081. Finish: NZ 776 058. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 325 m of climbing and 375 m of descent; highest point 298 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Castleton.
- Station
- Castleton Moor, 320 m from the start. Directions NZ 683 084
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 340 m from the start. Directions NZ 683 084Car park (free), 600 m from the start. Directions NZ 679 076Car park, 870 m from the start. Directions NZ 681 089
Getting back
The section finishes at Glaisdale. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Glaisdale, 700 m from the finish. Directions NZ 783 055
Planning the Esk Valley Walk
- Planning the whole trail: northyorkmoors.org.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 38%, gravel and tracks 35%, earth, rock and mud 14%.
About 45% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 18 gates.
Steepest climb: about 103 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 3.5 miles in.
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