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Short walks


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Below are a selection of short walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park.  Simply click on the title of the walk to download a copy of the route map and directions.  

If you have any comments on the walk routes please contact us.

Around Aysgarth

Aysgarth - Woods and waterfalls

A short walk through the woods and returning by the spectacular Aysgarth Falls.

Aysgarth - Circuit to Carperby

A wall up to the village of Carperby, returning through Bear Park.

Around Buckden

Buckden-Cray-Hubberholme

A longer walk taking in a lovely high traverse in upper Wharfedale.

Buckden to Starbotton and Return

Linking two lovely villages, going along the valley side and back along the river.

Around Kettlewell

Kettlewell to Starbotton return

A wonderful Wharfedale circuit high along the valley and then back by the river.

Around Grassington

Grassington

A walk through the meadows above the town

Grassington - Hebden circular

A short circular walk to a lovely Dales village

Grass Woods

A classic walk taking in Linton Falls, Gaistrills Strid and the lovely Grass woods.

Around Hawes

Hawes to Sedbusk

A short walk visiting the nearby village of Sedbusk, and the hamlet of Hardraw where you can visit the spectacular Hardraw Force.

Aysgill Force

This walk takes you past the home of Wensleydale cheese, through the tiny streets of Gayle and up to the lovely waterfall of Aysgill Force.

Around Malham

Malham Tarn circular

A circuit around the stunning Malham Tarn taking advantage of National Trust owned open access land.

Malham Moor

A chance to see the quieter side of Malham with a walk over the moors above the Tarn.

Janets Foss and Malham Cove

A classic Dales walk taking in Janet’s Foss and the majestic Malham Cove.  A short side trip can be made to include a visit to Gordale Scar.

Around Swaledale

Muker, Keld and the Corpse Way

A fantastic walk through upper Swaledale visiting villages, waterfalls and passing through the meadows that make the area famous.

Reeth Low Common

A short circular walk giving great views over this part of Swaledale.

Reeth to Healaugh

A short circular walk to a neighbouring village with a return along the riverside.

Around Sedbergh

Sedbergh to Millthrop

This walk along the valley bottom takes in two different rivers.

Sedbergh to Stone Hall

A short circular walk that takes you past the Castle Haw castle site, and provides wonderful views over Sedbergh and the valley.

Around Settle & Stainforth

Catrigg Force

One of the Dales lesser known waterfalls is visited on this lovely short circular walk.

Attermire Scar

Hidden behind the town of Settle is the beautiful area of Attermire Scar with the important site of Victoria Cave.

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