Exploring the mines around Grinton
A leisurely walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England, about 8.30km (5.16 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:15h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
325m (1066ft)
Descent
321m (1053ft)
Max. Elevation
510m (1673ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
646m (2119ft)
Start & End
Grinton
Distance
8.30km
(5.16mi)
(5.16mi)
Duration
~3:15h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
A short walk around the moors and ruined mines near Grinton in Swaledale. The buses that run along Swaledale from Richmond all call at Grinton. The town itself is interesting, with its old bridge and 15th century church. But if you're like me, you'll want to be straight on to the hills behind the village.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SE047984
Take the bus to Grinton, in Swaledale. Buses from Richmond travel up Swaledale.
OS Grid SE047975
Follow the steep road heading south out of the village, past Grinton Lodge. Once a former shooting lodge, it is now one of the nicer youth hostels and worth booking here if planning an extended stay.
About 0.89 km (~0.55 miles) from 
OS Grid SE049964
Beyond the lodge, you can explore the old mine ruins. These well-preserved buildings date back to the 1700s.
About 1.14 km (~0.71 miles) from 
OS Grid SE044962
Just uphill from the mine works are a series of hushes, including Ridley hush. These streams are another relic of the mining days. Mine workers would block the stream close to a mineral vein. Once sufficient water had built up, they would release the dam and the force of the water would scour out the hillside to reveal the minerals hidden below. Clever stuff.
About 0.53 km (~0.33 miles) from 
OS Grid SE028956
Continue up to the top of Greets Hill for wonderful views deep into Swaledale.
About 1.74 km (~1.08 miles) from 
OS Grid SE027969
Dropping down the northern side of the hill will lead you to a mazy network of footpaths, which no doubt all had a specific purpose at one time or another. Pick your path back to Grinton.
About 1.29 km (~0.8 miles) from 
OS Grid SE043978
I took this one down to Grinton Gill. Why? it's the quickest route back to the village...
About 1.85 km (~1.15 miles) from 
Grinton againOS Grid SE046983
...which has a very fine pub, the Bridge Inn. Right by the bus stop too, very handy.
About 0.60 km (~0.37 miles) from 
