Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026
Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 16 ?
Gnarl Factor: 28 ?
12.9km
335m
335m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Riverside
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Sealed Road
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +5.20%
Average Downhill Gradient: -5.20%
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2:30
Slow
1:50
Moderate
1:20
Fast
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This is a great mixed loop with some off-track following your nose along a stream to connect track ends.
Start at the Oakenclough crossroads and head up the hill on the road. At the end of the plantation on your left head through a forestry gate and follow the track alongside the fence/wall gradually climbing up to Stang Yule.
At the first junction keep left, and again at the next two. The track will turn and start to head north. It then drops down to cross the Calder stream.
At this point the off-track section starts - follow the stream downstream, picking up rough sheep tracks and crossing wherever you need to. This is slow going with scrub and some boggy patches, but very pretty.
Eventually, you will come across a little bothy and barn, and the start of a 4WD track. Follow this out until it meets the road, turn left and head back along to the Oakenclough crossroad start point.
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Unknown
Moderate.
Very patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Yule Calder Loop
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These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
Length: 12.6km
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Distance Away: 88.9km
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