NY7298121989 From the car park in Murton village head through the gate and follow the path northwards. Veer right and skirt along the southern flank of Murton Pike, staying on the track until you are well clear of the obvious limestone crag above. Once beyond the crag leave the track and climb over grass north-westwards to the summit of Murton Pike.

NY7347923103 From the summit of Murton Pike head east down a well-worn path into a col, then continue eastwards to pick up the main track again. Follow this uphill until you are high on the flank of Murton Fell. Just beyond a stream leave the track again and go eastwards across pathless moorland to find the small summit cairn on Murton Fell.

NY7532624592 Now walk north-westwards to regain the main track and follow it north then north-eastwards until you reach the spectacular defile of High Cup Nick, one of the best-known and most-loved mountain views in the Pennines.

NY7462626180 Where the stream goes down over the escarpment of High Cup there is a path that leads down rocky slopes, then continues down the valley. Follow this path, enjoying the views down the valley, until you reach a drystone wall coming down the hill on the left. Go through the wall, and beyond, the path moves away from the stream in the valley bottom. Contour under Middletongue Crag, then follow the path down the ridge to the farm at Harbour Flatt. Go through the farm and out along their drive to a minor road.

NY7184923149 Turn left along the minor road and follow it back to Murton village. At the crossroads in the village turn left to get back to your car.