Tag: Short walk

Walks

Cow and Calf Rocks, Ilkley

Location: Car park, LS29 8BT Distance: 1km The Cow & Calf Rocks are the famous rock formations on Ilkley Moor. They are a must visit if you are in the area as it’s such a great place to see, climb and explore. They get their name from the fact that there is a main rock […]

Days out, Walks, Waterfall

Ilkley and the surrounding area

Ilkley is such a great town to visit. It is one of our go to places when we have some free time as there are shops, cafes, the park, Middleton Woods (best place around for bluebells), the river and of course the moors. This is probably the best moors around us locally, Ilkley Moor has […]

Walks, Waterfall

Scaleber Force, Settle

Location: Roadside parking, BD24 9LA Distance: 0.5km This is the shortest walk ever to such an impressive waterfall! Scaleber Force is on the tops above Settle, along the back road to Kirkby Malham, and is not one to miss. It is such a hidden gem as you would never know it was there. Parking on […]

Walks, Waterfall

Catrigg Force, Stainforth

Location: BD24 9QD Distance: 4km Catrigg Force is a fine example of a waterfall just above the village of Stainforth. It is hidden away so an exciting find. The walk starts in the main Yorkshire Dales National Park car park and heads into the village, following it round past the church to the stepping stones […]

Days out, Walks, Waterfall

Linton Falls, Grassington

Location: Main car park, BD23 5LB Distance: 1km Linton Falls is a beautiful spot on the River Wharfe near Grassington. The Falls is a series of waterfalls with the main one under the footbridge very dramatic. It is a fascinating place to visit at all times of the year; in the summer for a swim […]

Walks

Grass Woods, Grassington

Location: BD23 5NE Distance: 5km circular What3words: parsnip.tummy.dove Grass Woods is located on the back road just out of Grassington heading towards Conistone. It is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust therefore is protected. Parking is free on the roadside at various points. There is no formal path around the woods so it is a […]

Walks

Conistone Dib and Pie, Upper Wharfedale

Location: Road parking, BD23 5HS Distance: 4km or 2.5km without the Pie This walk can be done as one or if you want a shorter walk just knock ‘the Pie’ on the head! The walk starts in the village of Conistone which has the most gorgeous houses! The Dib starts just behind one of these. […]

Days out, Walks

Harewood House, Leeds

Location: Harewood House, LS17 9LG Website: Harewood House Just on the outskirts of Leeds this house and gardens is a great place to spend the day. Our trip was before the house and the playground was reopened (covid restrictions) but even then we managed to spend 4 hours exploring. Tickets are to be prebooked only […]

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Stainforth Force

Location: Main car park, BD24 9QD Distance: 1.5km (there and back) What3words: letters.shakes.unfounded If you only ever go once to Stainforth make sure it is in the Autumn so you can see the jumping salmon! It may sound like a strange thing but believe me it is the most exciting thing when you are there. […]

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Skipton – the Gateway to the Dales

Skipton, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales is a beautiful market town. You can spend the day wandering around or basing yourself here to sample the delights of what is on our doorstep. The town is bustling every day especially on market days as there is so much to see. Local pubs and cafes serving […]