High Cup Nick from Dufton
Along the Pennine Way to the rim of a perfect glacial valley, ringed by the columns of the Whin Sill.
- Distance
- 14.5 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 591 m
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About this walk
High Cup Nick from Dufton is a moderate 14.5 km out-and-back walk with 470 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Dufton (grid reference NY 690 250).
High Cup Nick is one of the great natural sights of northern England: a deep, U-shaped valley that ends abruptly at a rim of dark Whin Sill crags. From the village of Dufton, the Pennine Way climbs gently across the fellside to the head of the valley.
The view down High Cup is the reward, and the walk returns the same way. It's high and exposed, so take warm layers even in summer.
Route
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1
The Pennine Way
Follow the Pennine Way out of Dufton and up the fellside.
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2
High Cup Nick
Continue to the rim at the head of High Cup, then return the same way.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does High Cup Nick from Dufton take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 14.5 km route, which has 470 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Dufton (grid reference NY 690 250). Car park in Dufton village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Lane, then a grassy and stony path along the Pennine Way; exposed at the rim.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the fells and moors: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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