Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Wharfedale
Grassington Moor and Hebden Circular
The moor above Grassington has layers — wildflowers, curlews, and the eerie ruins of 18th-century lead mines that made this one of England's most productive mining landscapes.
Distance
16.5 km
Ascent
321 m
Descent
324 m
Max elevation
399 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 5m – 2h 45m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
BD23 5AT
Dogs
Not suitable
Best seasons
spring/summer/autumn
About this route
A moorland loop above Grassington taking in the industrial archaeology of Grassington Moor — lead mine ruins, smelt mills, and open limestone country.
Hazards & notes
Open mine shafts on the moor — do not enter any mine workings. Keep dogs away from shaft openings.
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/wharfedale/grassington-moor-hebden
trailrunningplanet.com