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The Rural Crafts and Trades That Ryedale Folk Museum Has Kept Alive The Ryedale Folk Museum sits in the picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole, within the southern reaches of the North York Moors National Park. Spread across six acres, it works like a village within a village, preserving the rural heritage of the region through over…
Villages, Waterfalls and History on the Grassington Circular Walk There are walks in the Yorkshire Dales that stay with you long after you’ve dried your boots and made the drive home, and this Grassington circular walk is very much one of them. Taking in moorland tracks, riverside paths, field footpaths and a handful of truly…
Highlights and Route Overview for the Easby Loop Walk From Richmond The Easby Loop begins at Richmond Falls, a dramatic series of limestone cascades on the River Swale beneath the sheer cliffs below Richmond Castle. The falls lie between Richmond Bridge (also known as the Green Bridge) and Mercury Bridge and are easily reached from…
Route Map and Key Highlights for the Barden Bridge Walk in Wharfedale This Barden Bridge walk starts from Barden Bridge in Wharfedale, in the Yorkshire Dales. The stone road bridge crosses the River Wharfe on the Bolton Abbey Estate. You reach it from the B6160, taking the minor road near Barden Tower that leads towards…
Big Views Early as Thirlmere Opens Up on the Helvellyn from Swirls Ascent Helvellyn from Swirls is a direct, steep route on the western side of the Helvellyn massif in the Eastern Fells of the Lake District National Park. The Helvellyn massif itself offers one of the most starkly contrasting topographic profiles in the British…
Information about All 214 Wainwright Fells with the Wainwrights Map The fells of England’s Lake District have an almost mythical quality. Their rugged slopes and sweeping views have inspired poets, artists, and wanderers for centuries. Yet one man, more than any other, captured their spirit on paper. Alfred Wainwright, a meticulous accountant from an industrial…
Why Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Walks Suit Different Walking Styles These Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir walks give you an excellent choice of circular routes in the Washburn Valley, with well-surfaced paths, peaceful woodland, embankments, and easy-going waterside walking that work well throughout the year. Set in the heart of Nidderdale, the reservoirs offer calm, varied…
From Linton Falls to Hebden on the Grassington Hebden Circular Walk There are some places I never get tired of walking in, and Grassington is definitely one of them. This is one of my favourite circular routes in the area. It’s not too long, not too difficult, and at around five miles in length, ideal…
Follow the Footsteps of the BBC Winter Walks Presenters Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Northern England as I follow in the footsteps of the nine presenters of the BBC Winter Walks series 1 and series 2. Where did they roam and explore? Which maps guided their journeys along the paths, tracks, and roads…
Discover Two Walks in Wharfedale with Scenic Hillside and River Views If you’re looking for scenic winter routes in the Yorkshire Dales, these two walks in Wharfedale are ideal. Both are a little over 4 miles long and usually take around a couple of hours, excluding stops. Each route follows a gentle hillside path on…
Detailed Routes and Free PDFs for 50 North Yorkshire Circular Walks North Yorkshire circular walks are the focus of this page, bringing together fifty carefully selected routes that showcase the full variety of the county’s landscapes. From riverside paths and wooded valleys to open moorland, waterfalls, historic villages, and classic dale scenery, each walk has…
Complete Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk in 16 Amazing Stages The United Kingdom is a treasure trove of long-distance trails, with the Coast to Coast walk standing as one of its most iconic. Devised by renowned British fell-walker and illustrator, Alfred Wainwright, the Coast to Coast walk offers a panoramic view of England’s finest…
Plan Your Next Adventure with 20 Free Printable Guides for North Yorkshire Walks North Yorkshire walks are the focus of this page, bringing together twenty free, printable PDF guides across the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and Nidderdale AONB. Each guide includes step-by-step directions, a clear route map, distance and difficulty, typical time, the…
Explore Waterfalls, Woodlands and Villages on These North Yorkshire Walking Routes These North Yorkshire walking routes span some of England’s most varied landscapes, from windswept moors and peaceful forests to river valleys, waterfalls and stone-built villages rich in history. This collection of 20 classic trails showcases the region at its best, combining breathtaking scenery with…
Explore Alfred Wainwright’s Enchanting Lake District with My Map of Wainwrights Discover the world of Alfred Wainwright’s Lake District with my map of Wainwrights. This interactive map, meticulously crafted on Google My Maps, features all 214 fells described by Wainwright himself. From the tallest to the smallest, each fell’s details are available at the click…
The Remarkable Ribblehead Viaduct and Its Impact on Railway History The Ribblehead Viaduct, an iconic symbol of Victorian engineering and perseverance, is the largest and most impressive of the viaducts on the Settle to Carlisle railway line. Its majestic arches stretch across the rugged landscape of Batty Moss in Ribblehead, North Yorkshire, and serve as…
The Remarkable Journey of Danby Beacon through the Ages On Beacon Hill in the scenic North York Moors in North Yorkshire, Danby Beacon stands as a testament to England’s rich and diverse history. Serving as a crucial early warning system and communication tool, the beacon’s significance spans from Roman occupation to the Napoleonic era and…
Experience Art and Nature on the Crackpots Mosaic Trail in Dallowgill The Crackpots Mosaic Trail is a unique and captivating 7-mile walking route located in the stunning landscape of Dallowgill, Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. Winding through picturesque fields, charming hamlets, and lush woodlands, the trail offers walkers an unforgettable experience as they encounter 22 illuminated mosaics…
Celebrating 70 Years of the Countryside Code with a Modern Update Natural England and Natural Resources Wales have launched a new Countryside Code to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the original booklet published in 1951. This is the first update in over a decade and aims to provide clearer guidance for countryside visitors, emphasising…
The Fascinating History of Ironstone Mining Along the Rosedale Railway Rosedale Railway Background and History The Rosedale Railway in North Yorkshire played a significant role in the region’s ironstone mining industry during the 19th century. Spanning 19.5 miles, this goods-only railway line connected Battersby Junction to the remote Rosedale valley, where iron ore deposits were…