Upper Settle News Today

THE Settle Loop is named after the 10-mile ‘loop’ above Settle of the long distance trail, the Pennine Bridleway.

Take on the Settle Loop, through excellent limestone scenery with views initially over Ribblesdale

A walker was injured as he tried to escape cattle which were running towards him.

A WALKER sustained a knee injury after trying to evade cattle which were running towards him in North Craven.

FIREFIGHTERS are reminding people to be considerate when parking in narrow streets

WHERE the rain once fell on open fields and the water reached the river along natural watercourses, now, increasingly, the rain falls on roofs,…

THE limestone scenery near Settle is some of the best in England. The limestone itself creates a unique landscape which is best enjoyed by walking through. Jonathan Smith runs Where2walk, a walking company in the Yorkshire Dales. Jonathan has written his own book, the Dales 30 which details the highest mountains in the Dales. He also runs one-day navigation courses for beginners and intermediates. Join his Learn a Skill, Climb a Hill weekends in the Dales. To find out more details on any of t...

This route follows much of the Settle Loop between the town and Malham. From the centre of Settle near the Talbot Inn follow the road past the folly (now with scaffolding) over the cobbles and in to Upper Settle and open countryside. This is the steepest part of the day so head down and get it over with. Soon the gradient on the road reduces. Almost immediately look for a lane on your left, signed with the Pennine Bridleway/Settle Loop. The steep hillside to your left is Sugar Loaf Hill (...