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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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