{"id":250856,"date":"2025-05-21T18:10:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/adventure\/12-best-hikes-in-the-yorkshire-dales-national-park\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T18:10:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:10:55","slug":"12-best-hikes-in-the-yorkshire-dales-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=250856","title":{"rendered":"12 best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"standfirst\">The best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park criss-cross one of England\u2019s finest beauty spots<\/p>\n<p>Since we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/move-to-the-country\/\">moved<\/a> to the market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, we\u2019ve spent much of our free time exploring the national park that sits on our doorstep. Whether discovering the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/in-photos-the-best-views-in-the-yorkshire-dales\/\">best views<\/a>, climbing the park\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales\/\">highest mountains<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/treks\/coast-to-coast-walk-england\/\">walking the Coast to Coast<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/coast-to-coast-walk-twice\/\">twice<\/a>), we\u2019ve fallen utterly in love with the landscape of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/category\/europe\/uk\/yorkshire-dales\/\">the Dales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-69364\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Covering 2,179km<sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0of countryside,\u00a0the Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to one of England\u2019s quintessential outdoor landscapes. The park\u2019s glacial valleys are defined by a unique terrain of high heather moorland, rolling hills and dramatic waterfalls, intersected with miles of dry stone walls and delightful villages.<\/p>\n<p>With miles of well-established trails, the Dales are best explored on foot. Here, we reveal the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park \u2013 12 outstanding reasons to visit the heart of England.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve selected the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park to include everything from gentle waterside ambles and calm meadow strolls to more challenging upland scrambles and multi-day treks.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/best-hikes-yorkshire-dales-national-park\/about:blank\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1KxHovgdpVslax5xgK6GijfNP_Tb-ji8K\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1KxHovgdpVslax5xgK6GijfNP_Tb-ji8K\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>For more information on things to do and where to stay in the Dales, visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">national park website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Burnsall-Grassington<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13km (8mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Easy<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Grassington is one of the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-37216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall.jpg 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-1024x683.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grassington is one of the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-37216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Burnsall.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/free-photos#res11551816\">Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> Burnsall lies on the River Wharfe, ringed by fells<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This gentle riverside meander takes in the idyllic countryside around the villages of Grassington and Burnsall. The River Wharfe is fringed by dramatic fells, but it is the waterway\u2019s serene smattering of pools, falls and brooks that make for one of the most tranquil hikes in the Dales.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the park\u2019s finest wild swimming spots can be found along the trail, the best of which is located above the second weir near Linton Falls.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Malham Cove and Tarn<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13km (8mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3-4 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Easy-moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" alt=\"Malham Cove is one of best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-68276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px-768x510.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px.jpg\" alt=\"Malham Cove is one of best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-68276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Malham-Cove-1000px-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> The view from the top of Malham Cove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This was the first hike I did in the Yorkshire Dales, and it remains one of the most impressive. The route is a fantastic introduction to Dales topography with limestone scar, steep cliffs, rolling green hills with dry stonewalls and a glinting tarn (lake) all on offer.<\/p>\n<p>The trail follows Malham Beck to beneath the 70m (230ft) limestone cliff of Malham Cove, one of the most dramatic scenes in the Dales. After a steep climb to the top of the cove, pause to soak in the views before continuing to Malham Tarn along the Pennine Way.<\/p>\n<p>With a handy car park nearby, the tarn makes for a fine circular walk (5.6km\/3.6mi) in its own right. On a still day, the views across its waters are affectingly serene. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Howgill Fells<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 16km (10mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 5-6 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate-hard<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"The Howgills\" class=\"wp-image-69437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Howgills\" class=\"wp-image-69437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/photos\">BerndBrueggemann\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The Howgills are home to steep gullies and broad, high ridges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Howgills, an upland plateau about 16km (10mi) long and 8km (5mi) wide, form a natural borderland between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Characterised by steep gullies and broad high ridges, they also provide some of the most dramatic views in the Dales. <\/p>\n<p>The access town of Sedbergh lies close to the M6 motorway, but the Howgills remain largely secluded. I spent two days hiking the peaks and rarely met other hikers on the trail. <\/p>\n<p>The gradients can be tough in places, but the hard work only makes the views more rewarding. Do look out for the handful of wild fell ponies that roam the Howgills.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Crackpot Hall<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 10km (6mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2-3 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"best views in the Yorkshire Dales Crackpot Hall\" class=\"wp-image-37218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall.jpg 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-1024x683.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"best views in the Yorkshire Dales Crackpot Hall\" class=\"wp-image-37218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/best-views-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-Crackpot-Hall.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"http:\/\/best%20views%20in%20the%20Yorkshire%20Dales%20Crackpot%20Hall\">Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> Crackpot Hall and the views over Swaledale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The green and pleasant moorland fells of Swaledale are probably the landscape you imagine when you think of the Yorkshire Dales. The trails around Muker, Keld and Gunnerside are nothing short of idyllic.<\/p>\n<p>This route in Upper Swaledale takes in the pretty Kisdon Force waterfalls and the iconic ruins of Crackpot Hall. There are also glorious views across the winding road of Buttertubs Pass, once described by Jeremy Clarkson as \u2018England\u2019s only truly spectacular road.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Several of the more well-known long-distance footpaths criss-cross the hillsides of Swaledale and Wensleydale, including the Pennine Way and Coast-to-Coast.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Muker-Gunnerside<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 11km (7mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2-3 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" alt=\"Gunnerside is one of the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-69426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gunnerside is one of the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-69426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Gunnerside-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> Swaledale and Wensleydale have some of the best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When Kia and I first visited the Yorkshire Dales, it was the village of Gunnerside that won our hearts. We pulled over by the side of the road to gawp at the striking view. Five minutes down the road, we pulled over again and had our first cup of Yorkshire tea and a slice of cake. It was the first of many, and we were sold!<\/p>\n<p>In late spring, Muker\u2019s famous hay meadows burst into colour, adding another picturesque layer to this wonderful cross-section of the Dales spectrum. With cream teas never far away, this route can be easily combined with part or all of the above trail to Crackpot Hall.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Keld-Tan Hill Inn<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 17km (11mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 5-6 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"The row of cairns marking Nine Standards Rigg\" class=\"wp-image-75560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7.jpg\" alt=\"The row of cairns marking Nine Standards Rigg\" class=\"wp-image-75560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Climbing-every-mountain-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> Nine Standards Rigg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A walk that takes in iconic Roman cairns, craggy tors and Britain\u2019s highest pub is never going to disappoint. This breathtaking hike on the edge of Swaledale is one of the most popular in the Dales.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the pub and relentlessly striking views, the highlight of this walk is the Nine Standards Rigg. The line of cairns stands on the edge of the Hartley Fell escarpment. No one knows their purpose, but one theory suggests that the cairns were constructed by the Roman army to resemble troops from a distance.<\/p>\n<p>The welcoming <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tanhillinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tan Hill Inn<\/a> is Britain\u2019s highest public house at 528m (1,732ft) and, located roughly midway, is well worth pausing in for some light refreshment. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Smardale Gill<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 12km (7.5mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3-4 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"The Smardale Gill viaduct\" class=\"wp-image-69438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Smardale Gill viaduct\" class=\"wp-image-69438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/photos\">Kevin Eaves\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The Smardale Gill viaduct<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is an excellent hike through the secluded, small, steep-sided gorge of Smardale Gill. This northwest area of the Yorkshire Dales was only welcomed into the national park with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/about\/about-the-national-park\/history\/boundary-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2016 boundary extension<\/a>. The region has proven a charming, if slightly under-appreciated, addition to the park.<\/p>\n<p>This route is a superb way to get to know the Dales\u2019 newest region. The airy figure-of-eight trail takes in a striking Victorian viaduct, remote villages and hamlets, an ancient broadleaf forest and a high-level moorland bridleway with outstanding views over the gorge and river of Scandal Beck. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Upper Wharfedale<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13km (8mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3-4 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Easy-moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" alt=\"The village of Buckden in Upper Wharfdale\" class=\"wp-image-69439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5-768x504.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5.jpg\" alt=\"The village of Buckden in Upper Wharfdale\" class=\"wp-image-69439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-5-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/photos\">Kevin Eaves\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The village of Buckden in Upper Wharfedale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve been on several walks around Upper Wharfedale from the village of Buckden, and for good reason: the dale showcases some of the park\u2019s finest features. Tranquil waterfalls, quaint stone bridges, picturesque valleys and panoramic upland vistas can all be found in this quiet part of the park.<\/p>\n<p>This route takes in a fairly easy-going trail but does offer some exceptional views of the surrounding valleys and the higher limestone terraces in the area. The route could also be adapted to include a jaunt up the nearby summit of Buckden Pike to gain some truly panoramic views of the neighbouring fells. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ingleborough<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 6.5km (4mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2-3 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-69435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National Park\" class=\"wp-image-69435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/best-hikes-in-the-Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/photos\">Pete Stuart\/shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Ingleborough looks good from every angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now we\u2019re talking. This may be one of the most trodden trails in the park, but it\u2019s for good reason. At 723m (2,372ft), Ingleborough is the second-highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales, and its surrounding landscape is stippled with terraced fields, stone walls, cavernous potholes and labyrinthine limestone paving.<\/p>\n<p>The attractive mountain with its distinctive outline looks good from any of its approaches and is blessed with a thoroughly enjoyable summit plateau. The only drawback is that Ingleborough is \u2013 quite appropriately \u2013 one of the most popular hikes in the Dales. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Three Peaks Challenge<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 39.2km (24.5mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 8-12 hours<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Hard<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Approaching Pen-Y-Ghent\" class=\"wp-image-68296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new.jpg\" alt=\"Approaching Pen-Y-Ghent\" class=\"wp-image-68296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/highest-mountains-in-the-yorkshire-dales-new-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/photos\">Pete Stuart\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Approaching Pen-Y-Ghent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have to confess I haven\u2019t officially completed the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/things-to-do\/get-outdoors\/yorkshire-three-peaks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge<\/a> yet, but I <em>have<\/em> ticked off all of the mountains individually. The three mountains \u2013 Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent \u2013 make up the highest, second-highest and ninth-highest peaks in the Dales.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whernside, 736m (2,415ft)<\/li>\n<li>Ingleborough, 724m (2,375ft) <\/li>\n<li>Pen-y-Ghent, 694m (2,277ft) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you choose to complete the challenge in a single hike or spread it over day trips doesn\u2019t really matter; the scenery is beguiling either way. The route boasts spectacular views of all three mountains, the ever-present Ribblehead Viaduct and, further afield, the Howgills, Lake District and even \u2013 on a clear day \u2013 Morecambe Bay on the distant horizon.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Coast-to-Coast<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 58km (36mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 days<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Hard<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Britain\u2019s best long-distance footpaths coast to coast\" class=\"wp-image-37332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast.jpg 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-1024x683.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Britain\u2019s best long-distance footpaths coast to coast\" class=\"wp-image-37332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-coast-to-coast.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/free-photos#res11551816\">Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> The Coast-to-Coast traverses three English national parks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Devised and popularised by\u00a0Alfred Wainwright, the Coast-to-Coast Walk is neither a national trail nor a singular footpath, but is still one of Britain\u2019s best long-distance footpaths. The unofficial trail starts at St Bees on the west coast and traverses three great English national parks:\u00a0the Lake District,\u00a0the Yorkshire Dales and\u00a0the North York Moors.<\/p>\n<p>The Yorkshire Dales section runs from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond and includes many of the Swaledale trails above as well as the excellent network of paths between Reeth and Richmond. Once it leaves the park, the trail continues through Richmond, practically past our front door, and onwards to the North York Moors and the\u00a0North Sea\u00a0at\u00a0Robin Hood\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve walked the Coast to Coast Walk in both directions and covered it extensively on the blog. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/treks\/coast-to-coast-walk-england\/\">Coast to Coast Walk guide<\/a> includes a detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/coast-to-coast-walk-twice\/\">trip report<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/coast-to-coast-kit-list\/\">kit list<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/coast-to-coast-walk-tips\/\">tips<\/a>, and lots more related content. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Pennine Way<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 84km (52mi)<br \/><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 5 days<br \/><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Hard<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Britain\u2019s best long-distance footpaths pennine way\" class=\"wp-image-37335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way.jpg 1080w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-1024x683.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Britain\u2019s best long-distance footpaths pennine way\" class=\"wp-image-37335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Britain\u2019s-best-long-distance-footpaths-pennine-way.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/free-photos#res11551816\">Dreamstime<\/a><\/span> The Pennine Way traverses some of the best upland landscapes in England<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Britain\u2019s oldest national trail (opened in 1965) traverses some of the finest upland landscapes in England. It is by far the most famous and one of the most popular of Britain\u2019s footpaths. The Pennine Way begins in the Peak District and runs 431km (268mi) northwards, all the way to the Scottish Borders. <\/p>\n<p>One of the most challenging parts is the Yorkshire Dales section. It is also one of the most beautiful and showcases the very best of the national park as it traverses from the southern perimeter to the northern, taking in many of the above walks.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Enjoyed this post? pin it for later\u2026<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales Pinterest pin\" class=\"wp-image-69478\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest.jpg 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-683x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales Pinterest pin\" class=\"wp-image-69478\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YDNP-hikes-Pinterest.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead image: Atlas &amp; Boots<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best hikes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park criss-cross one of England\u2019s finest beauty spots Since we moved to the market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, we\u2019ve spent much of our free time exploring the national park that sits on our doorstep. 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