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
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
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
Walking in Upper Wharfedale A low level walk in Upper Wharfedale links the three villages of Kettlewell, Starbotton and Buckden. The walk follows the river closely heading out and the lower slopes of the surrounding hills on its return. The Walk The best part of the Dales Way is through this section of Upper Wharfedale. The fells on either side 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Richmond to Easby Abbey This is a highly enjoyable short walk along the River Swale to Easby Abbey. The route follows the Old Railway to a bridge over the River Swale before returning along a riverside path. Following the walk spend some time in Richmond, its shops, pubs and impressive castle. The Walk The route from the start of 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Askrigg, Aysgarth & Herriot Country walk This walk through Herriot Country from Askrigg to Aysgarth starts on the higher land and returns along the River Ure. It passes through some pleasant limestone scenery with outstanding views across the dale. The Walk No other walk sums up the Yorkshire Dales, and Wensleydale in particular, better than the highway between Aysgarth Falls and 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Villages of Wharfedale walk The villages of Wharfedale walk visits the quintessentially Dales villages of Hebden, Burnsall, Linton and Thorpe before returning to Grassington. The walk combines riverside walking with quiet lanes and footpaths and great views across this section of Wharfedale. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge Hardcastle Crags is set in an area of attractive woodland just north of Hebden Bridge. The best way to explore the crags is walking through the woods, alongside Hebden Water (a river!), to Gibson Mill. Gibson Mill is a well preserved old cotton mill, set alongside the river. The Walk A few miles out of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Eight Stiles Walk Around Long Preston The Long Preston walk is know locally as the Eight stiles walk as there are that number to cross on the second half of the walk. There is also a lovely section of riverside walking, good views over Pendle Hill and a Norman church to explore. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 75m Elevation: 75m / 246ft
A Walk in Studley Royal deer park A walk in Studley Royal deer park is a lovely way to spend some time. There are over 500 deer roaming the park which has some lovely rolling countryside, impressive historical buildings and the lovely River Skell to explore. The Walk Studley Park is a large, well maintained, old royal hunting ground set near Fountain’s 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Burnsall Riverside Walk The two villages of Burnsall and Hebden book mark probably the most attractive section of the River Wharfe. The walking is easy, the interest sustained. However the walk is improved by taking in the lovely Hebden Beck and the views across Wharfedale from Hartlington Raikes. The Walk Burnsall is a delightful village but can become 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Bolton Abbey walk As the River Wharfe careers out of Wharfedale it passes the remains of Bolton Abbey. This short walk passes the abbey ruins and continues up the far side of the river to the Cavendish Pavilion, returning on the popular western bank. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
