Guided walk with experienced volunteer, David Pemberton.  Walk in the footsteps of Ella Pontefract and Marie Hartley with extracts from their book Swaledale; to Crackpot Hall, home in the 1930s of Alice the wild child of the moors;  Swinner Gill, see the lead mining ruins and paths trod by the lead miners in the 1800s and Hartlakes once the homes & small holdings of the miners, long since abandoned.  Weather permitting, an option to visit Swinner Gill Kirk - waterfall & cave and site of non-conformist worship.  Return via private bridge across the Swale (with thanks to the Gunnerside Estate).   

Degree of difficulty:  Moderate
Booking recommended. Contact Glenda: 01748 886845 or glenda_calvert@hotmail.co.uk
Cost: £5