Walks Through History

The Yorkshire Dales has a fascinating history; both in the landscape that has been created and the people who have worked it. Although any walk in the Yorkshire Dales includes examples of the fascinating geology of the area I have selected the more striking examples to reflect the physical influence of millenniums of upheavel to place in this category.

However it is the energies and graft of those who have made a living out of this harsh landscape which make its history so fascinating. I have included many walks which travel through the splendid castles and abbeys of the area as well as the ancient mine workings which scatter the landscape (making a particular mark in Swaledale) and which so dominated peoples lives in the last 500 or so years.

Filter walks

Beamsley Beacon

Beamsley Beacon stands proud over the A59 between Skipton and Harrogate. It is a quiet area considering its proximity to Bolton Abbey. The traditional short walk to the beacon can (and should) be extended to include Round Hill. The Walk Coming up or down Beamsley Hill on the A59 it is impossible not to be

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

A walk in Upper Nidderdale

Upper Nidderdale is a remote part of the Yorkshire Dales. Physically transformed when the reservoirs were built the walk passes over wild moors, through isolated farmsteads. However they are all on excellent tracks. The Walk It was only after living in the Dales for ten years that took a walk in Upper Nidderdale. Officially outside

Great Pinseat and the Old Gang

There is no better walk to understand the effect of ithe lead mining industry on the Swaledale landscape than to climb Great Pinseat and the Old Gang. The barren moonscape near its summit feels like entering a different world. It is fascinating. The Walk To appreciate the full scale of the lead mining industry and how

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

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