Cautley Spout and the Calders Walk

Route Description for Cautley Spout and the Calders Walk

While it may be a challenging adventure, the Cautley Spout and the Calders Walk is a stunning excursion that will unveil some gorgeous landscape views within the Yorkshire Dales. Rugged hilltops, beautiful valley views, and the charming Cautley Spout waterfall all await on this wonderful trail.

Setting out from the trailhead in Sedbergh, you will head to the northeast across the open countryside, meeting up with the River Rawthey and following its winding banks to the north along the valley floor. Eventually, you will break off to the northwest and begin the steep climb uphill along the moor that will bring you to Cautley Spout.

After taking in the gorgeous views of the cascading waterfall, you will head to the southwest on the most rugged leg of the journey that will take you across several fells. After traversing the summit of the Calf, you will turn more directly to the south to make your way over the summit of Calders and Arant Haw, as you descend the steep hillside on the way back to the trailhead in Sedbergh. This trail can also be done clockwise to get the steep climb out of the way right off the bat.