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The Gunnerside Gill Gambol, North Yorks

Summary

A lovely moderate walk above the Gill with splendid veiws and interesting remains of the old mines for which this are is famous. A flavour of the old working environment can be obtained from building and mine entrances seen as you walk
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Walking time:
03h 15m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Bridge in Gunnerside village

lat: 54.3799173

lon: -2.0776561

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