Ignore the bridleway sign opposite the parking area and head back along the lane. Branch off right after 150yds (137m) by a Pennine Way signpost along an indistinct path slanting up across Cotherstone Moor. Marked by occasional wayposts, the trod passes right of Burners Hills, crossing a succession of drainage ditches. Climb on past the western tributary of Duck Sike, aiming for a Pennine Way signpost that becomes visible on the skyline. The way finally rises to a gate and stile beside the post at the corner of a wall and fence on the shoulder of Race Yate, the highest point attained during the walk.

Pass through the gate and follow the wall forward for 100yds (91m) to another gate. A faint trod, marked as a bridleway, leads away left to the east, initially runing parallel to a fence over to the left. In time, a low scar develops, the ground falling away more steeply below to give a grand view across Deep Dale to the hills of the northern Yorkshire Dales. The path runs along the top of the lip, gently descending along Ladyfold Rigg.

After almost 1.75 miles (2.8km) the way leads to a gate in a crossing boundary. Turn left on a faint path that runs more or less beside the right-hand wall, which a little further along marks the western boundary of the Battle Hill MOD firing range. Carry on for 0.5 miles (800m) to a wall corner near the ruins of West Loups's farmstead.

Go through the left-hand one of the two gates there and bear half left to pick up a clearer path that descends across the moor towards the distinctive hill of Goldsborough. Keep going beyond a post marking a junction to a high-railed bridge crossing Yawd Sike. The path then swings left, shortly approaching the impressive crags of Goldsborough. A faint path off to the right offers a detour onto the summit to appreciate the view. 

Return to the main path and continue northwestwards, the path dropping beyond the crest to reveal the view into Baldersdale. Lower down where the path forks, take the left branch. Carry on to the lane and walk left back to the parking area.