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Reeth & Fremington Edge Dog Walk, Yorkshire Dales

Reeth & Fremington Edge Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendlyRiverside

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Fremington Edge is a dramatic limestone scar above the Swale valley — the top gives open moorland walking with sweeping views. Below, the Swale meadows are rich in flowers in June and the river provides dog swimming. Reeth village is a dog-friendly hub.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterRiver Swale below the edge
LivestockSwaledale sheep on edge and meadows
MudEdge paths firm; meadow paths muddy
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year — June for meadow flowers

Along the way

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Fremington EdgeViews from the limestone scar across Swaledale — the patchwork of meadows and stone walls below the edge is quintessential Dales scenery.

The route

Distance1.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 37 min
Climb↑ 129 m
RouteOut and back

A 1.8 km out-and-back dog walk from Reeth, with 129 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 129 m in total

Before you go

StartReeth, Fremington and Healaugh, ReethOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingReeth village green car park, DL11 6TE
By train or busBus from Richmond
UnderfootVillage accessible. Edge path not accessible
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