Stage 6 of 19 · Pennine Way
Gargrave → Water Houses
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Getting Here
Gargrave (bus stop)
348m from trailhead · ~5 min walk
End: Water Houses
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gargrave → km 7.0 (161m) 106–202m | 7 km | +141m / -90m | 1h 40m | 📈 Climbing |
km 7.0 (161m) → km 11.9 (221m) 157–230m | 4.9 km | +119m / -59m | 1h 12m | 📈 Climbing |
km 11.9 (221m) → Water Houses 221–409m | 5.7 km | +206m / -33m | 1h 30m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 17.6 km | +414m / -134m | 4h 23m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 47% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 17.6 km, 414m ascent, max altitude 409.3m, ~4h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.2L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1511 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Gargrave to Water Houses (17.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚌 Transit Stops
- Gargrave km 0.1 · 263m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 0.6 · 549m off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.6 · 575m off trail
- Drinking Water km 1 · 408m off trail
- Drinking Water km 1 · 694m off trail
- Drinking Water km 12 · 301m off trail
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