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 or Bolton Abbey, others make their way along the many rivers and steams. They all have lovely views in common and add a little to our understanding of the Dales, its geography and its history.
There is no official classification for these Shorter Walks except that they are less than four and a half miles long and generally keep to a flatter gradient; great for anyone only wanting to be out for a few hours and ideal for families with young children and older couples.
- Under the slopes of Whernside
- Explore the Ribblehead viaduct
- Look for steam trains on the line
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D165
- Short walk from Burton Leonard
- Mix of lanes and footpaths
- Pretty and peaceful villages
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D163
- Great views over Settle
- Surrounded by limestone scenery
- A steep initial climb
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D158
- Visit Askrigg, Worton & Bainbridge
- Mix of farm, riverside and quiet lanes
- Nice views on Scar Top
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D156
- Outstanding Views
- Old Bronze Aid burial mound
- Pleasant climb through gritstone
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D146
- Great views down Wensleydale
- Easy walking on grassy paths
- Two attractive Dales villages
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D021
- Enjoy the village of West Burton
- Pleasant views throughout the walk
- Visit Cauldron Falls
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L090
- Beautiful waterfall at Catrigg Force
- Lovely copse above Stainforth
- Thwaites at the Craven Heifer
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D030
- The nation’s favourite waterfall
- Great views across to Castle Bolton
- Easy walking through pretty woodland
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D015
- A pleasant riverside walk
- Good views over the town of Skipton
- Daunting views of the castle walls
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D053