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Thrope Edge and How Stean Gorge loop from Lofthouse — Nidderdale

Hard

4.8

(9)

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Thrope Edge and How Stean Gorge loop from Lofthouse — Nidderdale

05:10

17.2km

510m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 10.7-mile (17.2 km) hiking loop from Lofthouse that takes you through the dramatic landscapes of Nidderdale, featuring a significant 1662 feet (507 metres) of elevation gain. This challenging route, estimated to take around 5 hours and 9 minutes, offers varied terrain including gravel tracks, woodland paths,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.81 km

Thrope Edge Shooting House

Highlight • Structure

This shooting house, on Thrope Edge, stands in a very prominent position and can be seen from quite a distance from down below. Unusual tower, making it look a bit …

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13.2 km

Rain Stang Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's Nidderdale, but it sure feels like you were in the actual Dales. The wind-swept, heather-surrounded summit (453m) gives fantastic views, particularly of Little Whernside, but look in any direction and you will be happy.

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15.9 km

How Stean Gorge

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How Stean Gorge is one of Nidderdale’s natural wonders. This spectacular limestone ravine, carved out by thousands of years of waterflow, is up to 30 feet (nine metres) deep in …

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17.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

2.07 km

1.49 km

904 m

552 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

5.03 km

2.66 km

2.06 km

1.36 km

298 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

2°C

27 %

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Trail Reviews

Stuart Wilcock
August 11, 2024, Lofthouse, Middlesmoor and Scar House Reservoir

Good walk from Middlesmoor over to Scar House Reservoir, there are fantastic views of Upper Nidderdale along the route.

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