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Giggleswick Scar – Smearsett Scar Trig Point loop from Settle

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Giggleswick

Giggleswick Scar – Smearsett Scar Trig Point loop from Settle

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Giggleswick Scar – Smearsett Scar Trig Point loop from Settle

01:35

12.7km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Lord's Wood

Forest

3.45 km

Giggleswick Scar

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Giggleswick Scar, a large limestone outcrop that runs for approximately a mile just outside Settle, marks a length of the South Craven Fault. It's festooned with caves and trees, …

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5.43 km

View of Smearsett Scar

Highlight • Natural Monument

As you walk on this path between Stainforth and Feizor, through the enclosures in this area, the views of Smearsett Scar (and also, in all fairness, its companion Pot Scar …

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6.08 km

Smearsett Scar Trig Point

Highlight • Climb

It's a wonderful place, Smearsett Scar. There are terrific views of upper Ribblesdale from up here, with Fountains Fell beyond, but most of all, I would say, the phenomenal silhouette of Pen-y-ghent.

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6.08 km

Smearsett Scar Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

This hill makes a good goal for a run. Its only small compared to its near neighbours the Three Peaks at 363m, but with its fantastic views and rugged summit …

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8.09 km

Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great campsite. Neat showers and WiFi. Special favorable rate for hikers and bikepackers.

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8.53 km

Riverside Trail Along the River Ribble

Highlight (Segment) • River

A good path follows the river and makes for superb trail running - sometimes rocky, sometimes muddy and up and down from the riverfront to the top of the steep banks - definitely worth a visit

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12.5 km

Settle Bridge over the River Ribble

Highlight • River

The River Ribble runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire in Northern England. and is one of the few that start in the Yorkshire Dales and flow westwards towards the sea. …

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.76 km

2.17 km

1.58 km

1.39 km

276 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

2.14 km

1.29 km

1.11 km

982 m

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

14°C

11 %

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Giggleswick Scar – Smearsett Scar Trig Point loop from Settle

Giggleswick Scar

View of Smearsett Scar

Smearsett Scar Trig Point

Smearsett Scar Summit

Knight Stainforth Hall Camping & Caravan Park

Riverside Trail Along the River Ribble

Settle Bridge over the River Ribble

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