Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Wharfedale
Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales 100k
This is the full southern Dales in one enormous self-navigated loop: Malham Tarn, the summit of Buckden Pike, Trollers Gill, Simon's Seat and a string of the prettiest villages in the country.
Distance
97.9 km
Ascent
2,543 m
Descent
2,540 m
Max elevation
712 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
12h 45m – 17h 15m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
BD23 5LB
Dogs
Not suitable
Best seasons
summer, autumn
About this route
A 97.9km self-navigated ultra from Grassington touring the southern Dales, taking in Malham Tarn, Littondale, Buckden Pike, Simon's Seat and Barden Moor. A huge day linking the best of Wharfedale and Malhamdale.
Hazards & notes
A self-navigated 100k with no waymarking over exposed high fells, so expert navigation, full kit and fuelling are essential. Boggy moor, steep climbs and severe summit weather, with long gaps between escape points. Grouse shooting affects the moors from August to 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/wharfedale/ultra-tour-yorkshire-dales-100k
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