Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Littondale
Horse Head and Cosh from Halton Gill
The Horse Head Pass links Littondale and Langstrothdale on a route that barely anyone runs, so you get proper Dales solitude on ground that's been used as a working crossing for centuries.
Distance
21.9 km
Ascent
547 m
Descent
552 m
Max elevation
605 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
4h 30m – 6h 5m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
BD23 5QJ
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A 21.9km loop from Halton Gill in Littondale, crossing the Horse Head Pass onto the moorland ridge toward Cosh and back, with 270m of climbing on quiet bridleways between two of the Dales' least-visited valleys.
Hazards & notes
The broad moorland ridge between Littondale and Langstrothdale has few landmarks and is easy to misjudge in cloud. This is managed grouse moor, with shooting activity likely between August and December.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/yorkshire-dales/littondale/horse-head-and-cosh-from-halton-gill
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