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North Yorkshire
Slow Ways linking Hellifield and Airton, Barnoldswick, Chatburn, Gargrave, Grassington, Malham, Settle, Slaidburn
England / North Yorkshire / Hellifield
Hellifield’s eight Slow Ways are 46% checked
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Walk to Hellifield from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Chatburn—Hellifield
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Chahel one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 266m | Descent 318m | |
Hellifield—Airton
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Helair zero |
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U U |
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Draw me | Distance 0km/0mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Hellifield—Airton
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Helair one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Hellifield—Airton
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Helair two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Hellifield—Barnoldswick
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Helbar one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 174m | Descent 192m | ||
Hellifield—Gargrave
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Helgar one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 158m | Descent 191m | |
Hellifield—Gargrave
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Helgar two |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Hellifield—Grassington
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Helgra one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 20km/13mi | Ascent 415m | Descent 358m | ||
Hellifield—Malham
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Helmal one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 243m | Descent 192m | ||
Hellifield—Malham
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Helmal two |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Settle—Hellifield
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Sethel one |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 207m | Descent 220m | ||
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Slaidburn—Hellifield
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Slahel one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 285m | Descent 280m |
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Collective progress
48% of Hellifield’s eight route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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5 people have contributed to Hellifield’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
4 people have surveyed a route in Hellifield
69km out of 134km have been walked and reviewed
107km of reviews have been shared in Hellifield
Latest Updates
We walked it in a little over two hours - it took us 3 overall, with a picnic on top of the hill and a pint in the pub in Long Preston....
Richard
Yesterday I actually walked HelMal One from Hellifield, but I have previously walked the different section, from Grid Ref SD 86654 57958 to Otterburn via Dacre Lane, when I reviewed HelGar Two, and I much prefer it. It had better views, a more definite path, and is drier with no cows. For more details see my review of HelMal One....
Mary Oz
This turned into a field track as I gained height, and I could look back at great views of Hellifield with Pendle Hill beyond. The route turned off into a field which contained sheep and bullocks. From here a well-used footpath led into Malham village, which was very busy with visitors....
Mary Oz
Given the omission from the definitive map, blocked access and missing stile I would suggest that this route is not used (shame as it was a pleasent walk other than that [the alternative route that avoided the road])...
Stearsb
Train stations and bus stops at either end makes it an easy circular....
LemonTop
The route leaves Settle past the beautiful old museum building, then climbs steadily up a road that is pretty much car-free and has excellent views back over Settle. The highest point is reached and Ingleborough becomes hidden, to be replaced by Pendle Hill ahead, which gets closer as the route descends towards Long Preston....
Mary Oz
Following Andrew Simmons review, I absolutely agree that this route is dangerous, using the busy A65 between Coniston Cold and the railway line. I know that road and it is always very busy with cars and trucks often travelling at 50-60mph, and there is often no verge, never mind pavement. I attach a screengrab from Google Street View....
Mary Oz
The middle third is a quiet, single-track, country road between the tiny villages of Otterburn and Bell Busk. The road went alongside Otterburn Beck which was very pretty, with sheep fields alongside....
Mary Oz
Andrew Simmons added Helgar two, a new walk from Hellifield to Gargrave
Walk this routeIt leaves the village of Hellifield by pleasant parkland and passes the historic Hellifield Peel, before crossing farmland to reach the busy main road....
Andrew Simmons
There are quite a number of damaged stiles that proved challenging and one stile seems to have disappeared. The wooded section after New Laithe is tricky as it overgrown and the stile is difficult to locate (near to ///boots.younger.newlywed see picture). If you decide to walk the route as planned there is a section of wooden fence in the corner of the field that you can cross ///innovate.give.jigging....
Stearsb
Slow Ways added Chahel one, a new walk from Chatburn to Hellifield
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Helbar one, a new walk from Hellifield to Barnoldswick
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Helgar one, a new walk from Hellifield to Gargrave
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Helgra one, a new walk from Hellifield to Grassington
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Slahel one, a new walk from Slaidburn to Hellifield
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Hellifield’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SD8554256507
Lat / Lon
54.00440° / -2.22208°
Easting / Northing
385,542E / 456,507N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Hellifield's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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