Cam High Road (CMC/YMC Walk)
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23/11/2025
CMC Walk – Coordinated by Steve Web
Time:
Start: 10:00 am (please arrive early to park and get ready)
Finish: Around 4:00 pm, followed by a visit to a local hostelry
Start Point:
Grid Reference: SD 851 802
Google Maps Link: Start Point
Located near Low Green Field in the Greenfield Valley, just beyond Beckermonds in Langstrothdale.
(Turn left off the road from Hubberholme to Oughtershaw at Beckermonds.)
Please note: there are no facilities at the start point.
Route Details:
Distance: Approximately 11 miles (around 5 hours of walking)
The clockwise route follows forest paths via Beckermonds Scar through Cam Woodlands to the Cam High Road, crossing the watershed between the River Wharfe and River Ure. From there, the route descends to Cam Houses, then follows the Dales Way south to Oughtershaw, before re-entering the woods to return to the starting point.
What to Bring:
Suitable footwear and waterproofs for the forecasted weather
Packed lunch and drinks
To Join:
Please post in the CMC WhatsApp Community – CMC Walking subgroup if you plan to attend.
For further details, send a WhatsApp message directly to Steve Web.
