Riverside Strolls

The Yorkshire Dales may not do lakes but certainly makes up for it with some lovely rivers. Contrasting the serene progress of the main rivers are the faster flowing feeder tributaries; here spectacular waterfalls hold sway in hidden valleys and open mountainside.

Walks in the secondary dales tend to be rougher and may include a return over higher ground but as long as the focus of the walk is a twinkling burn then it is worth it! The main dales usually offer easier walks – often little more than an afternoon stroll but regardless the rivers of the Wharfe, Swale, Ure, Nidd, Eden and Ribble are always captivating.

Filter walks

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.

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

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

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. The Walk The ruins of Bolton Abbey are an impressive site. The monks who

Nidd Woods from Knaresborough

Between Harrogate and Knaresborough is a fine bit of countryside where the River Nidd flows through a deep gorge. The Nidd Woods walk from Knaresborough takes you through some open countryside, the lovely village of Old Bilton as well as the lovely woodland. The Walk This is a lovely stretch of riverside walking. The woodland

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