Author: Gemma

Challenges, Days out, Walks

Welly Walk at Bolton Abbey

Location: Village car park, BD23 6EX Distance: 5.5km The Welly Walk is a seasonal walk running from May through to November which means that it isn’t as busy as the other events. It is a series of obstacle course stations along the route from the Priory to the Cavendish. The walk is so much fun! […]

Days out, Walks, Waterfall

Bolton Abbey

Our favourite place This is our number one place to visit. This is home. I grew up here, went to school here, worked here in my teens, got married here. Now I’m exploring it even more than ever with my Little Man so he grows up appreciating it too. There are so many walks that […]

Walks, Waterfall

Gordale Scar, Malham

Location: Main car park, BD23 4DA Distance: 4 miles Link to route here (red line). Gordale Scar is a huge limestone gorge. It really is quite something as you approach it and feel its vastness. There is a waterfall at the top and it is possible to climb up the rocks either side. I’ve never […]

Walks, Waterfall

Janet’s Foss (waterfall), Malham

Location: Main car park, BD23 4DA Distance: 2 miles Link to route here (red line walk). Janet’s Foss is the waterfall in Malham which is home to Janet, the Queen of the Fairies. The waterfall is only a short walk from the village (2 miles there and back) or can be combined with Gordale Scar […]

Walks

Malham Cove

Location: Main car park, BD23 4DA Distance: 3 miles (From village to bottom of Cove and back) Link to the route here (first section of red line walk). Malham Cove is a must see for anyone in the area. It really is one of the highlights of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and why it […]

Walks, Waterfall

Malham – what to expect

Location: Malham, BD23 4DA Distance: Various Malham is one of our favourite places to visit locally and it never ceases to amaze us. The Cove is one of the focal points of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for a good reason, it’s outstanding. A must see for all visitors. There are numerous walks in the […]

Walks, Waterfall

Scale Haw Force, a Yorkshire Dales waterfall

Location: Hole Bottom, BD23 5DL Distance: From Hebden, 0.8 miles This Yorkshire Dales waterfall just up from Hebden, Burnsall is a great little addition to a walk in this area. Walking up alongside the river from Burnsall, this detour can be reached by crossing the suspension bridge and heading up through the fields to the […]

Days out, Walks

Burnsall to Hebden, Yorkshire Dales

Location: Burnsall, BD23 6BU Distance: 2.2 miles (return) This section of the Dales Way footpath is one of our favourites. It is a short route following the River Wharfe with plenty to see along the way. Parking can be free on the roadside in Burnsall if you get there early. Otherwise there are a few […]

Challenges, Walks

Sponsored walk for MNDA

Following the Dalesway Back in 2016 I organised a sponsored walk to raise money for MNDA after one of my friends was diagnosed with MND. This incurable disease has had devastating consequences for so many families so I wanted to show my support in a constructive way. Myself and 30 others did a sponsored walk […]

Walks

Grimwith Reservoir walk, near Grassington

Location: Car park, BD23 5ED Distance: 4.5 mile circular Link to route Grimwith Reservoir is the quietest of the reservoir walks in the area. It issituated between Grassington and Pateley Bridge. We enjoy this walk as it is a good distance for us. It is also an accessible walk so the paths are good. We […]