Walks in Yorkshire Dales

Whatever the weather, there’s always plenty to do…

We consider ourselves so lucky to live in such a beautiful and inspiring place as the Yorkshire Dales. There are so many things to do in the Yorkshire Dales from breath-taking walks and exciting mountain bike trails that the Dales is so renowned for. Then there are the more obscure activities such as drystone walling, rope making plus fun attractions for all age groups.

We are sure you will be able to find lots of things to do during your stay in one of our holiday cottages. But to help, we have put together a few ideas for you below. If you think we have missed anything please let us know so we can add it as a recommendation for others to enjoy!

Summit of Buckden Pike

Buckden Pike & War Memorial – Circular Walk

Buckden Pike is one of the better-known fells in the Yorkshire Dales, it is also one of ‘The Dales 30’ - a set of 30 mountains within the Yorkshire Dales ...

Aye Gill Pike – 360 views of the Southern Fells

Aye Gill Pike is a Marylynn in the Yorkshire Dales Southern Fells. Although it doesn’t conform to the usual image of a rugged pike that would spring to mind, neither ...

Fremington Edge and Calver Hill

On a fantastically sunny day in May we chose to hike up Fremington Edge followed by Calver Hill. We started this circular walk from the Bridge Inn in Grinton. Walk ...

Burnsall circular via Thorpe, Linton & Grassington

This is a relatively easy walk taking in 3 charming dales villages in Wharfedale. The walk can be started from Burnsall, Thorpe or Grassington. I chose to start at Burnsall ...

Grinton to West Witton via Aysgarth Falls

We set ourselves a challenge to walk to one of our favourite pubs the Fox and Hound in West Witton, Wensleydale – a dying breed of pub. If you’re not ...

Penn Hill

We haven’t had the best spring this year, the weather has been a little temperamental to say the very least! But the second bank holiday in May, was a beautiful ...

Great Pinseat from Surrender Bridge, Swaledale

This is an easy-going walk in Swaledale on a well-marked track. The walk combines some stunning views with aspects of the areas heritage such as some of the best mining ...

Fore Gill Circular Walk

This walk is a great walk which keeps mainly to the lower ground along the Arkle Beck and finishing off with a lovely stroll along the River Swale. A perfect ...

Gunnerside Gill

Gunnerside Gill is a fantastic walk! In fact it has to be one of my favourite walks, as although it is relatively hard in places it is well worth it ...

High Harker Hill from Grinton (or Reeth)

Our soggy walk started at the Bridge Inn in Grinton, about a mile outside of Reeth. Normally the car park at the Bridge Inn is for patrons only but, and ...

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