The A walk will be led by Andrew & Sue and is approximately 11 miles and 2200 feet
A circular starting from Dufton heading East on the Pennine way to the geological wonder that is High Cup Nick. We then head South following High Cup Scar before climbing Murton Pike. We descend in a Westerly direction to a quiet road for about half a mile via Harbour Flatt before crossing fields to enter Dufton Gorge and returning to Dufton.
The B walk will be led by Bob and is approximately 9.5 miles and 1800 feet
Our approach to High Cup Nick will be by the southern lip of the valley rather than the more usual northern route (Pennine Way). This has the advantage of being on easy tracks and grassy slopes throughout, and having a surprising and dramatic view of the valley just as we reach our highest point. We start from Dufton along the wooded Dufton Gill before joining field paths past Greenhow to Keisley and a lane to Harbour Flatt. Here our ascent begins, with Murton Pike R and Middletongue Crag ahead. After rounding the crag the gradient eases over Middle Tongue to reach High Cup Nick. The "tourist route" down to Dufton soon loses the views of the valley and is a little stony, but there are good views ahead over Eden Valley and towards Dufton Pike
The C walk will be led by David and is approximately 6-6.5 miles and 700-1000 feet.
Our aim is to climb Dufton Pike. If the climb is too much, there are places where you can sit and wait for our return, as the final 1/2 mile is there and back. Beginning in Dufton, we will go along Dufton Ghyll, and then along the Pennine Way, to ascend the hill from behind. The climb is about 700 feet on easy paths. Descending the same route, we continue around the Pike to the other end, and back into Dufton.
