Fountains Abbey Fountains Abbey is the best preserved abbey in the Yorkshire. This walk goes through the abbey ruins and in to the grounds, exploring them in some detail. The walk passes an excellent cafe before heading in to Studley Park. The Walk There is nothing rugged about Fountains Abbey or Studley Park. It is just a 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 28m Elevation: 28m / 91ft
Skipton Castle and Woods The walk through Skipton Castle and Woods is a pleasant way to get a feel for the medieval origins of the town without walking to far. The walk starts in the woods and returns over the fields with good views over Skipton. The Walk I always like castles to have a proper history. At some 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
A Wensleydale Highway The Wensleydale Highway is a short walk from Hawes to the pretty village of Burtersett. The walk is through farm lanes and fields with great views down Wensleydale. It returns via a quiet road. The Walk This short walk helped convert me to Wensleydale. A glorious summer’s evening with a low sun casting its light 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 65m Elevation: 65m / 213ft
Airton and Kirkby Malham Airton and Kirkby Malham are two attractive villages to the south of popular Malham. The walk along the riverside follows the Pennine Way before returning over the farmland to the west. The Walk If one percent of the traffic that headed for Malham even paused to appreciate the twin villages of Airton and Kirkby Malham 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 95m Elevation: 95m / 311ft
Ingleborough Cave The short walk to Ingleborough Cave is best taken through the mixed woodland of Clapdale. The walking is easy. There are plenty of pleasant places to enjoy the view over the lake and information on the trees, shrubbery and bird life. The Walk Clapdale is a beautiful place to spend time in. The woodland has 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 133m Elevation: 133m / 436ft
Kilnsey Crag walk Explore Kilnsey Crag with this short walk. The crag face is spectacular but there are also good views across the Wharfe above Conistone. Extend the walk by continuing along Mastilles Lane towards Malham if you choose. The Walk Any walk which takes in an iconic limestone cliff, the 180 foot Kilnsey Crag, the well preserved 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 72m Elevation: 72m / 236ft
Cataracts of the Strid The River Wharfe narrows up from Bolton Abbey to produce the cataracts of the Strid. The cataracts are the highlight of a delightful walk through the woods of the estate. Head up one side, come back the other. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 38m Elevation: 38m / 124ft
Malham Cove Malham Cove is a spectacular face of rock that is climbed by stone steps on its western fringe. The limestone pavements on it’s top are rightly world famous with good views over the stone walls and fields of the area. The Walk There is one major problem with a walk to Malham Cove. It is 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 77m Elevation: 77m / 252ft
Grimwith Reservoir walk The walk round Grimwith Reservoir is one of the simplest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. However it is full of interest, exceptionally peaceful and full of interest for bird lovers, sailing enthusiasts and history buffs. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 50160m Elevation: 50160m / 164574ft
Middleham Castle and Gallops Middleham Castle and Gallops offer the backdrop to a lovely walk overlooking Lower Wensleydale. Follow the racehorses as they train before heading down to the River Cover and the return to Middleham. The Walk On any walk from Middleham two aspects will always stand out. The first is the splendid castle which dominates this most 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 136m Elevation: 136m / 446ft
A Walk at Kirkby Lonsdale A short walk at Kirkby Lonsdale is a pleasant way to explore this interesting market town. The walk heads for Devil’s Bridge before returning along a pleasant section of the River Lune. Finally the Radical Steps return you to town. The Walk Kirkby Lonsdale has a deserved growing reputation. It has always been convenient, situated 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 33m Elevation: 33m / 108ft
Prettiest village in the Dales? Many would agree that West Burton, with its large village green and picture post card buildings, is the most attractive village in the Yorkshire Dales. This West Burton walk also takes you along the quiet valley of Waldendale. The Walk I have always found West Burton quiet and pleasant despite its obvious attractions. This may 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 209m Elevation: 209m / 685ft
