Short walks in the National Park

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.  

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Around Aysgarth

• A short walk through the woods and returning by the spectacular Aysgarth Falls.
  Aysgarth - Woods and waterfalls

• A wall up to the village of Carperby, returning through Bear Park.
  Aysgarth - Circuit to Carperby

Around Buckden

• A longer walk taking in a lovely high traverse in upper Wharfedale.
  Buckden-Cray-Hubberholme

• Linking two lovely villages, going along the valley side and back along the river.
  Buckden to Starbotton and return

Around Kettlewell

• A wonderful Wharfedale circuit high along the valley and then back by the river.
  Kettlewell to Starbotton return

Around Grassington

• A walk through the meadows above the town
  Grassington

• A short circular walk to a lovely Dales village
  Grassington - Hebden circular

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

Around Hawes

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

• 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.
  Aysgill Force

Around Malham

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

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

• 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.
  Janets Foss and Malham Cove

Around Swaledale

• A fantastic walk through upper Swaledale visiting villages, waterfalls and passing through the meadows that make the area famous.
  Muker, Keld and the Corpse Way

• A short circular walk giving great views over this part of Swaledale.
  Reeth Low Common

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

Around Sedbergh

• This walk along the valley bottom takes in two different rivers.
  Sedbergh to Millthrop

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

Around Settle and Stainforth

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

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

You might also be interested in:

• Accessible trails. Short trails suitable for people with limited mobility and buggies.

• Access for All publications. Booklets featuring towns, attractions, beauty spots and walks across the Yorkshire Dales. These publications focus on access information for people with limited mobility, families with buggies, and people whose level of ability may ordinarily prevent them for accessing or enjoying the countryside.

• Guided walks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority puts on a programme of guided walks each year – search our events database for what’s going up.

• Audio trails. We have created several digital audio trails which will help you explore some of our wonderful archaeological landscapes. Download them to your mp3 player and find out more about the hidden history of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

• The official smart phone app. There are points of interest for you to find around the area; a selection of walking and cycling trails to get you out into the countryside and background information on other outdoor activities you might like to try.