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. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
The Beautiful River Nidd The River Nidd south of Pateley Bridge winds its way slowly through some attractive countryside. Some of the villages still show reminders of the areas industrial heritage. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
Cataracts of the Strid The River Wharfe passes through the cataracts of the Strid up river of Bolton Abbey. It provides a lovely woodland walk that continues up to Barden Bridge on one side of the river. Return on the far bank. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 38m Elevation: 38m / 124ft
Jervaulx Abbey and the River Ure An easy walk starts through the grounds of Jervaulx Abbey. The walk then crosses the River Ure and enters the well preserved village of Thornton Stewart. The walk drops back to the River Ure at Danby Hall. The Walk A lovely stretch of riverside, an abbey, an impressive old hall, a pearl of a village 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
Hay Meadows at Muker Muker is one of the idyllic small villages that sit at the head of Swaledale. The river flows nearby and the scenery is lovely although during the hay meadow season it is better still. The hay meadows are at their best in May and June. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 15m Elevation: 15m / 49ft
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 95m Elevation: 95m / 311ft
Ingleton waterfalls walk A series of waterfalls drop off the slopes of Whernside. The Ingleton waterfalls walk follows one river up stream and a second down stream. As a result the spectacular drops and pools create some lovely falls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 148m Elevation: 148m / 485ft
Eight Stiles Walk Around Long Preston The Long Preston walk is know locally as the Eight stiles walk as there are that number on the return. 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
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
Walk to Hardraw Force The walk to Hardraw Force from Hawes is along the River Ure. The 100 foot waterfall, set in some attractive woodland, make the walk worthwhile. There is a cafe and shop at the entrance to the waterfall (small charge). 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 41m Elevation: 41m / 134ft
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 other bank. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Walk in Arkengarthdale Langthwaite is the start of a walk in Arkengarthdale which leads to the pretty hamlet of Whaw. The riverside walking is pleasant, particularly on the east bank of Arkle Beck. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 42 msm Elevation: 42 msm / 137ft
