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In the Footsteps of Ella Pontefract

  • Keld Resource Centre DL11 6LJ United Kingdom (map)

This guided walk will take you in the footsteps of Ella Pontefract and Marie Hartley with extracts from their book Swaledale.  Sites to be visited include Crackpot Hall, Swinnergill and Hartlakes.  Weather permitting there will be the option to visit Swinnergill Kirk cave, waterfall and site of nonconformist worship.  Led by experienced volunteer David Pemberton.  

Please bring a packed lunch. Dogs welcome but should be kept on a lead. 

Rating: Moderate/Difficult (steep hillside footpaths in places)

Distance: 8km (5 miles)

Earlier Event: 12 August
Muker to Ivelet Pasture Guided Walk
Later Event: 15 September
The history of the Swaledale sheep breed