Stage 8 of 19 · Pennine Way
Horton-in-Ribblesdale → Gayle Bus Shelter
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Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
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21.3 km remaining
+429 m remaining
Climb
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144 m climb
2.6 km at 5.5% average
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21.3 km remaining
+429 m remaining
Access
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Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Bus stop
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21.3 km remaining
+429 m remaining
Climb
7.5 km
238 m climb
7.1 km at 3.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 1h 52m in
13.8 km remaining
+259 m remaining
Descent
17.4 km
310 m descent
3.9 km at 7.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 20m in
3.9 km remaining
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Access
21.2 km
Wensleydale Creamery
Bus stop
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76 m remaining
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Finish
21.3 km
Gayle Bus Shelter
Finish
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Getting Here
Horton-in-Ribblesdale (bus stop)
473m from trailhead · ~6 min walk
Getting Out
Gayle Bus Shelter (bus stop)
6m from trail end · ~1 min walk
Segment Breakdown
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| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Horton-in-Ribblesdale → km 7.1 (346m) 237–401m | 7.1 km | +168m / -59m | 1h 46m | 📈 Climbing |
km 7.1 (346m) → km 14.2 (578m) 342–578m | 7.1 km | +238m / -6m | 1h 52m | 📈 Climbing |
km 14.2 (578m) → Gayle Bus Shelter 258–580m | 7.1 km | +24m / -344m | 1h 39m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 21.3 km | +429m / -408m | 5h 18m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
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Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 47% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Pennine Way Stage 8: Horton-in-Ribblesdale → Gayle Bus Shelter is usually best from April to October.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (231 m) and the highest point (581 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| High point, day / night | 4°/-1° | 4°/0° | 6°/0° | 9°/2° | 12°/4° | 15°/7° | 17°/9° | 16°/9° | 14°/7° | 10°/5° | 7°/2° | 4°/-1° |
| Low point, day / night | 6°/1° | 6°/1° | 9°/2° | 12°/4° | 15°/6° | 17°/9° | 19°/11° | 19°/11° | 16°/9° | 12°/6° | 9°/4° | 6°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 169 | 133 | 120 | 93 | 97 | 111 | 132 | 144 | 136 | 167 | 171 | 187 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 7 h 53 | 9 h 43 | 11 h 44 | 13 h 59 | 15 h 57 | 17 h 09 | 16 h 42 | 14 h 58 | 12 h 49 | 10 h 39 | 8 h 35 | 7 h 23 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 21.3 km, 429m ascent, max altitude 580.6m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1858 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 Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Gayle Bus Shelter (21.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Horton-in-Ribblesdale 403m off trail
- 🚌 Wensleydale Creamery km 21.2 · 148m off trail
- 🚌 Gayle Bus Shelter km 21.3 · On trail
- 🚌 Gayle opp. Bus Shelter km 21.3 · On trail
- 🚌 Hawes Market Place km 21.3 · 449m off trail
- 🚌 Post Office km 21.3 · 538m off trail
- 🚌 Penn Lane km 21.3 · 559m off trail
- 🚌 Burtersett Lane km 21.3 · 859m off trail
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