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
4.5
Cataracts of the Strid
D024- Site of Special Scientific Interest
- All weather walk
- The power of the lower Wharfe
Miles
2
Hay Meadows at Muker
D057- Visit beautiful Hay Meadows
- Muker is a traditional Dales village
- Walk up the Upper Swale
Miles
4
Airton & Kirkby Malham
D025- Lovely section of the Pennine Way
- 2 unspoilt Dales villages
- Avoid the crowds at Malham
Miles
3
Ingleborough Cave from Clapham
D013- All weather walk in the trees
- Stunning bluebell fields and rhododendrons
- Clapham is a picturesque Dales village
Miles
2
Explore Kilnsey Crag
D006- Enjoy the climbers on Kilnsey Crag
- Countryside above Kilnsey great for children
- Extend along the bridleway to Malham
Miles
2
Malham Cove
D043- A grand amphitheatre of rock 250′ high
- Very popular in the summer and weekends
- Best example of limestone ‘clints’ and ‘grykes’
Miles
2
Eight Stiles Walk Around Long Preston
D076- Long distance views
- Lovely beckside walk
- Finish in the Maypole Inn or the Boars Head
Miles
2
Catrigg Force from Stainforth
D030- Beautiful waterfall at Catrigg Force
- Lovely copse above Stainforth
- Thwaites at the Craven Heifer
