Aysgarth Falls Aysgarth Falls is a series of three waterfalls (Upper, Mid, Lower) on the River Ure in Wensleydale. The walk along the river is set in pretty woodland. However there are access points to the waters themselves at both the Upper Lower and Upper Falls, a viewing platform for the Middle falls. The Walk Aysgarth Falls 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 58m Elevation: 58m / 190ft
Bentham Riverside Walk The Bentham riverside walk is a pleasant stroll linking High and Lo Bentham. There are some glimpses of Ingleborough and the countryside is excellent. The Walk High and Low Bentham are neighbouring villages separated by an attractive section of the River Wenning. There is more than enough in the two villages to keep the walker 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 73m Elevation: 73m / 239ft
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
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. The Walk Arkengarthdale is a real find. A pretty valley stretching north from Reeth and squeezed between the bleak moors that characterise much of Swaledale. I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 42m Elevation: 42m / 137ft
Darley and Dacre Banks Darley and Dacre Banks occupy a pretty section of the Lower Nidd south of Pateley Bridge. The walk starts alongside the river on a well walked track before returning inland with great views across the valley. The Walk Before the River Nidd flows through Harrogate and, after it takes a tumble down the wilder lands above 1 Rating: Easier walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 76m Elevation: 76m / 249ft
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. The Walk Downriver from Pateley Bridge walking along the River Nidd is a real pleasure. The paths are good and stick unusually close to the water. However after 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
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
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
River Ribble to Sawley Abbey Enjoy a walk along the River Ribble to Sawley Abbey. The walk passes through the pretty village of Bolton by Bowland and Sawley Abbey. In addition to the riverside walking there is a mix of farmland and woods. The Walk It was a warm, sultry summer’s day when I headed off on this circular walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft
Ingleton waterfalls walk A series of waterfalls cascade off the slopes of Whernside. The Ingleton waterfalls walk follows one river up stream and a second down stream. On each leg there is a stepped series of falls, often creating deep bu perfectly formed pools. The Walk The Ingleton waterfalls walk is probably one of the three ‘must see’ 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 148m Elevation: 148m / 485ft
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