Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Swaledale
Fremington Edge and Calver Hill from Reeth
Two dales for the price of one. You run the whole 2.5km of Fremington Edge with Swaledale below you, then finish over Calver Hill, which has the best 360-degree view in the district for very little extra effort.
Distance
15.8 km
Ascent
571 m
Descent
566 m
Max elevation
490 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 10m – 3h
Grade
Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
DL11 6SP
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A 15.8km loop from Reeth village green over the full length of Fremington Edge, down through the old lead workings above Booze into Arkengarthdale, and back over the 490m summit of Calver Hill.
Hazards & notes
Fremington Edge, Slei Gill and the ground above Booze are riddled with open and poorly capped lead and chert mine shafts and loose spoil, so stay on the path. The traverse of Calver Hill's western flank is close to trackless and needs a compass in cloud. Arkengarthdale and Reeth Low Moor are managed grouse moors with shooting from 12 August, and access land can be restricted at short notice - check the Natural England map before you go.
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/swaledale/fremington-edge-calver-hill-reeth
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