Shorter Walks for All
The Yorkshire Dales is perfect for short walks. The variety of walks in this category are endless; some will visit historical sites such as Castle Bolton, others make their way along the many rivers and steams in the area but they all have lovely views and add a little to our understanding of the Dales, its geography and its history. There is no official classification for Shorter Walks for all except that the walks are no more than four and a half miles long and generally keep to a flatter gradient; basically great for anyone only wanting to be out for a few hours and ideal for families with young children and older couples.
Miles
4
Lands around Kirkby Malzeard
D108- A pretty unspoilt Yorkshire village
- Plenty of history with a market 800 years old
- Excellent bridleway past Braithwaite Hall
Miles
5.5
Exploring Sedbergh & the River Rawthey
D107- Follow the River Rawthey for a mile and a half
- Skirt the slopes of Winder in the Howgills
- Search out your favourite book shop – there are many
Miles
3
Waterfalls above Askrigg
D100- Riverside walk with waterfalls
- Great views down Wensleydale
- Village where James Herriott filmed
Miles
5
The Gallops of Middleham
D083- High and airy panorama over Wensleydale
- Visit the ruins of Coverham Abbey
- Middleham is a Dales favourite village
Miles
2.5
Easby Abbey from Richmond
D088- Short walk along the river Swale
- Pass though the ruins of the abbey
- Explore Richmond castle..in and out.
Miles
5
Prettiest village in the Dales?
L090- Enjoy the village of West Burton
- Pleasant views throughout the walk
- Include the Cauldron Falls
Miles
4
Aysgarth Falls
D015- The nation’s favourite waterfalls
- Great views across to Castle Bolton
- Easy walking through pretty woodland
Miles
2.5
How Stean Gorge
D067- First class limestone gorge
- Join the Nidderdale Way
- Good views down the valley
Miles
3
Slaidburn – Croasdale Brook
D062- Pretty village of Slaidburn
- Walk through some pretty woodland
- Good views of the Slaidburn fells
Miles
4
Hidden Semer Water
D075- Largest ‘natural’ lake in the Dales
- Tranquil, peaceful and well managed
- Pretty, unspoilt hamlets
