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Embsay Moor — 9.9 km Running Route

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Embsay Moor is a 9.9 km (6.1 miles) loop in Embsay with Eastby, Yorkshire Dales, England: hilly, with 277 m of climb, on trail ground.

Yorkshire Dales National Park
277 mAscent
Paved0%Paved
4/5Hilly
Embsay Moor running route
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Explore the Embsay Moor

Location: Embsay with Eastby, Yorkshire Dales, England

Discover the raw beauty of the Yorkshire Dales with this challenging 9.9km run across Embsay Moor. Starting from the reservoir car park, you'll navigate a varied landscape of grass, bracken, and heather paths. With practically no paved sections, this route offers a genuine off-road experience, testing your agility and providing expansive views of the surrounding Dales scenery.

This demanding course, boasting 277m of ascent and a hilliness rating of 4/5, is ideal for experienced trail runners seeking a robust workout or those preparing for endurance events. Be prepared for potentially heavy going in wet weather due to faint paths in places, adding to the adventurous spirit of this memorable moorland journey.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.9 km loop in Embsay with Eastby, Yorkshire Dales, England with around 277 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 28 metres of climb per kilometre, 277 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

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