Scenes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the North Pennines and parts of East Cumbria

2. Swaledale - circular walk from Keld via Muker, above and by the River Swale

Illustrates Walk 20 "Swale Gorge" in Paul Hannon's "Walking Country - Swaledale" OR Walk 8 "Swinner Gill and Kisdon" in Jack Keighley's "Walks in Dales Country - Thirty Scenic Walks"

Swaledale, looking south down from below Kisdon Hill.

Heading north away from Muker towards Keld alongside the gravel beds of the River Swale.

The River Swale and the ruins of Crackpot Hall in the upper left-centre distance, beyond  beyond Swinner Gill, the great cleft on the right.

The River Swale at Swinner Gill, looking back towards Muker.

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*  The Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire and East Cumbria and the North Pennines form a wonderful part of Northern England to visit for walking or car touring holidays. The scenery is magnificent and the countryside, villages and towns rarely seem overcrowded and the people always friendly. There is lots to see and do and plenty of accommodation available from hostels, hotels, bed and breakfast, holiday cottages etc. whether for weeks or a weekend mini-break when holidaying in Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National park.  * page updated Oct 27th 2007  *  EMAIL Phil Brown  *  Images-photographs-pictures-photos-webshots of walking in Keld-Muker-River Swale-Swinner Gill Swaledale © Dr W P Brown  *