Walking through History

The Yorkshire Dales has a fascinating history; both in the landscape that has been created and the people who have worked it through the ages. Although it is fair to say that any walk in the Yorkshire Dales inevitably includes examples of the fascinating geology of the area I have selected the more striking examples of the physical effects of millenniums of upheavel to place in the category. However it is the energies and graft of those who have made a living out of this harsh landscape which make its history so fascinating and I have included many walks which travel through the splendid castles and abbeys of the area but also the ancient mine workings which scatter the landscape, making a particular mark in Swaledale and which so dominated peoples lives in the last 500 or so years.

Miles
7

Farleton Fell & Hutton Roof

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  • A fell of Special Scientific Significance
  • Excellent limestone walking
  • Views over the Lakes & Dales

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Miles
7

Smardale Gill & Moors

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  • History & beauty in Smardale Gill
  • An airy moorland stroll
  • Pretty woodland and grasslands

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Miles
8.5

Barbon, Casterton & the River Lune

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  • Varied walk along the River Lune
  • Explore 3 interesting villages steeped in history
  • Much of the walk is along quiet lanes

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Miles
4

Lost world of Dallowgill

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  • A forgotten corner of the eastern Dales
  • Beautiful woodlands by the stream
  • Soft rolling landscape

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Miles
7

River Ure at Jervaulx Abbey

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  • Ruins of a Cistercian abbey
  • Beautiful stretches of riverside
  • Explore the village of Thornton Stewart

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Miles
5

The Gallops of Middleham

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  • High and airy panorama over Wensleydale
  • Visit the ruins of Coverham Abbey
  • Middleham is a Dales favourite village

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Miles
2.5

Easby Abbey from Richmond

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  • Short walk along the river Swale
  • Pass though the ruins of the abbey
  • Explore Richmond castle..in and out.

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Miles
11

Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck

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  • History explored in Hebden Beck
  • Peaceful Grimwith Reservoir
  • Long but interesting throughout

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Miles
5.5

Footsteps of Tolkein

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  • Discover Tolkein’s inspiration
  • Where the Hodder meets the Ribble
  • View some lovely old buildings

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Miles
3

Fountain’s Abbey & Studley Park

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  • Ruins of a Cistercian Abbey
  • Ancient deer park
  • World Heritage Site

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