Dallowgill Moor Walk
Dallowgill Moor is located in North Yorkshire, England, within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is characterised by open heather moorland, interspersed with small grass fields bounded by drystone walls, and areas of native and plantation woodland. The moorland stretches southwest unbroken to Pateley Bridge.
The terrain is typical of upland moorlands, featuring patches of peat bog intermingled with heather-covered slopes and dry, wind-exposed grassland. Throughout the walk, signs of past agricultural activity such as stone walls and ancient trackways hint at the long history of pastoral farming in the region, adding a cultural dimension to the natural setting.
In addition to its natural beauty, Dallowgill Moor is steeped in cultural heritage. The landscape bears the marks of centuries of land management, with ancient stone field boundaries and historic routes still visible, offering a window into the region’s rural past.
You can continue your walking in the area by heading east to pick up the Ripon Rowel. Gouthwaite Reservoir is also nearby.
Dallowgill Moor Ordnance Survey Map 
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Dallowgill Moor Open Street Map 
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Dallowgill Moor OS Map 
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Dallowgill Moor Open Street Map 
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Wall between Covill House Moor & Dallowgill Moor. The flora on Dallowgill Moor is characteristic of such upland environments. Heather dominates the landscape, bursting into vibrant shades of purple and pink in late summer, while bilberry and cotton grass add texture and colour. In spring, wildflowers like daisies and clover emerge among the grasses, and various mosses and lichens cling to the exposed rocks, creating a rich mosaic of natural life.
The fauna includes a range of bird species typical of open moorland; skylarks, meadow pipits, and wheatears are commonly seen flitting across the skies, while kestrels and buzzards can often be observed soaring overhead in search of prey. Small mammals such as rabbits and voles inhabit the undergrowth, and the occasional fox might be spotted along the fringes of the moor. Insects, including a variety of butterflies and dragonflies, add lively movement to the landscape during the warmer months.
Rudimentary Shelter, Dallowgill Moor