Walk of the Month: Aysgarth Walks
We like to help you explore the area whilst you’re staying with us. For those of you that can get out on foot, we hope our monthly walks help give you a little inspiration whether you visit us weekly, monthly or just once a year.
For May, we are again letting you know about 4 walks all in the same area, Aysgarth falls and Freeholders Woods, which you can enjoy separately or combine to take in more of the fabulous scenery. If you enjoy walks in the Yorkshire Dales, they now have a free handy app with over 40 walks with offline mapping so you can track the walk even if there is no mobile phone signal.
The routes:
Lower and Middle Falls: 1 mile (1.6km), approx. 40 minutes. The blue route on the map following paths through Freeholders woods taking in the viewpoints for the lower falls and middle falls.
Upper Falls: 1/2 mile (0.8km), approx. 30 minutes. The purple route on the map meanders through the woods towards the Upper falls.
Woodland Walk: 1 mile (1.6km), approx. 30 minutes. The red route takes you on a looped stroll through ancient woodland.
Countryside Walk: 2.7 miles (4.3km), approx. 1.5 hours. The black route takes in the middle and lower falls before heading out of the wood across farmland offering stunning views along the valley towards Bolton castle. You eventually head back towards Freeholder’s Wood and the car park.
Terrain: Ranging from woodland paths to fields and lanes depending on your choice of route. You will follow hard paths and grass tracks. Please be aware that it can be muddy and slippery in wet weather and some stiles can be a little difficult, so sensible footwear is advised. Grab your walking boots and view the route here
Please make sure to follow the countryside code, leaving gates how you find them, and keeping dogs on a lead near livestock and nesting bird areas.
Walk info:
It will take you around 57 minutes to drive to the start of this route. There are two car parks, the Aysgarth Falls Yorkshire Dales National Park Visitor Centre DL8 3TH and Aysgarth Falls car park DL8 3SR.
There are toilets in the National park car park and refreshments are available at both. Why not treat yourself to a pre or post walk treat, or head into Hawes on your way back to Riverside where popular favourites are the Wensleydale Pantry, the Chippie Hawes and the Wensleydale Creamery.
Walk maps for this walk and many others can be found in our park reception . Let us know if you’ve enjoyed the route and please do share your snaps on our social media pages so others can be inspired.
