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Fountains Abbey
Visorando Member
8.42 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Markington with Wallerthwaite (North Yorkshire)
Great circular walk to visit Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous ruins of Fountains Abbey. Fees apply to visit the Fountains Abbey.
The Seven Bridges and beyond Studley Roger
5.70 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant circular walk combining the Seven Bridges walk with paths through the delightful Studley Roger, then eastwards to the outskirts of Ripon to return via Whitcliffe and the Mackershaw Pastures.
Hackfall Woods Loop
3.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Burton-on-Yore (North Yorkshire)
A lovely walk through Hackfall Woods, taking in all the features (highlighted in bold) and with a detour to visit to the tea shop in Grewelthorpe mid way. Lots of interest and different seasons provide changing views as the follies and grottoes are hidden or revealed by the trees.
Surprise View
Association / Club / Walk leader1.61 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Otley (West Yorkshire)
A pleasant stroll to a local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route
Otley and the River Wharfe
7.99 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.
Chevin Forest Park
4.62 mi
+420 ft
-433 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.
Grimwith Reservoir
6.76 mi
+404 ft
-390 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
Circular reservoir walk, fresh around Grimwith Reservoir.
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
6.63 mi
+466 ft
-440 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.
River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor
4.88 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.
Cow and Calf
3.33 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Onto Ilkley Moor for fine views, a historic well cottage and iconic rock formations.
The Swastika and Badger Stones
6.91 mi
+899 ft
-873 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Enigmatic rock carvings and all the best-loved highlights of Ilkley Moor.
Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey
4.58 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bolton Abbey (North Yorkshire)
This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.
Circular loop from Appletreewick, A Day in the Dales
11.10 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
A walk from Appletreewick and back along the Wharfe to Burnsall and around Grimwith Reservoir.
Kilburn east circular
4.63 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Kilburn High and Low (North Yorkshire)
Varied walk to east of Kilburn starting at free carpark in front of the pub and church. The walk is varied with slight climbs and dips and open and forrested sections. There are spectacular views over the lower surrounding countryside.
Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton
6.52 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from West Witton (North Yorkshire)
This a pleasant walk in Wensleydale that allows you to enjoy this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The highlights of the walk include the River Ure, Redmire Force and the Chapel of the Kinights Templar.
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- Aldfield
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- Arthington
- Asenby
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- Azerley
- Baldersby
- Beckwithshaw
- Birstwith
- Bishop Monkton
- Bishop Thornton
- Brearton
- Bridge Hewick
- Burton Leonard
- Castley
- Clint cum Hamlets
- Collingham
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- Copgrove
- Copt Hewick
- Dacre
- Darley and Menwith
- Dishforth
- East Keswick
- Eavestone
- Farnham
- Farnley
- Felliscliffe
- Ferrensby
- Fewston
- Flaxby
- Follifoot
- Givendale
- Goldsborough
- Grantley
- Grewelthorpe
- Hampsthwaite
- Hartwith cum Winsley
- Haverah Park
- High and Low Bishopside
- Hutton Conyers
- Kearby with Netherby
- Killinghall
- Kirby Hill
- Kirkby Malzeard
- Kirkby Overblow
- Knaresborough
- Langthorpe
- Laverton
- Leathley
- Lindley
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
- Little Ribston
- Little Timble
- Littlethorpe
- Markenfield Hall
- Markington with Wallerthwaite
- Marton-le-Moor
- Melmerby
- Newall with Clifton
- Newby with Mulwith
- Nidd
- North Deighton
- North Rigton
- North Stainley with Sleningford
- Norton Conyers
- Norton-le-Clay
- Norwood
- Otley
- Pannal and Burn Bridge
- Plompton
- Pool
- Rainton with Newby
- Ripon
- Roecliffe
- Sawley
- Scotton
- Scriven
- Sharow
- Sicklinghall
- Skelding
- Skelton-on-Ure
- South Stainley with Cayton
- Spofforth with Stockeld
- Stainburn
- Staveley
- Studley Roger
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney
- Warsill
- Wath
- Weeton
- Weston
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