Outdoor Activities
There’s a great variety of stunning walks & hikes in the area surrounding High Parks.
Browse our recommendations below or feel free to ask!
A triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by woodland, carved out by the River Ure over an almost one-mile stretch. It’s only a short walk to the falls, but if you’re wanting something longer you can venture up to Castle Bolton too.
Distance: Between 1 and 8 miles
Click here for our 3 mile route.
Click here for our 8 mile route.
National Park Visitor Centre, Aysgarth, DL8 3TH
Fancy a bite to eat? Pop into the Aysgarth Falls Hotel before or after your walk.
Aysgarth Falls
Starting in the historic village of Wensley this walk meanders up the side of the River Ure before taking you through the sprawling fields of the Bolton Estate, passing by Bolton Hall. This path occassionally floods if the river is very high.
Distance: 3.5 miles
Click here for our 3.5 mile route.
Park in the Wensley lay-by, just through the village, DL8 4HN
Fancy a bite to eat? Pop into the The Three Horseshoes before or after your walk.
Wensley River Loop
Meander through scenic farmland and sprawling woodland in this circular walk on the Swinton Estate which takes you past the unusual stone Druid’s Temple. We also recommend stopping by the cosy Bivouac café for a bite to eat at the end of your walk.
Distance: 1-5 miles
Click here for our 2 mile route.
Swinton Bivouac, Masham, HG4 4JZ
Fancy a bite to eat? Pop into the Bivouac Café before or after your walk.
Druid’s Plantation
Take in the breath-taking views of Swaledale as you climb up the valley from Muker to Keld. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the picturesque waterfalls at the halfway point in Keld and the evidence of old mining works on the far side of the valley as you wander back to Muker.
Distance: 6 miles
Click here for our 6 mile route.
Muker Car Park (remember coins!), DL11 6QG
Fancy a bite to eat? Pop into Muker Teashop before or after your walk.
Swaledale Circular
This classic Dales walk starts off at the valley bottom in the quaint village of Reeth. After a fairly steep climb to the ridgeline, Fremington Edge is the perfect vantage point to take in the panoramic views of Lower Swaledale below.
Distance: 6.5 miles
Click here for our 6.5 mile route.
Reeth Market Square, DL11 6Sz
Fancy a bite to eat? Pop into the Dales Bike Centre Cafe after your walk.
Fremington Edge
Penhill is a prominent feature located in Wensleydale overlooking this picturesque valley and its traditional stone-built villages below. There’s a couple of starting points for this walk, either from the village of West Witton for the full climb, or from a small car park much closer to the summit.
Distance: 5.5 mile or 3.5 mile routes.
Click here for our 5.5 mile route. Park in the West Witton lay-by, just before the village, DL8 4LX.
Click here for our 3.5 mile route. Park near the summit of Penhill, by heading up Grassgill Ln which is on your left shortly after you enter West Witton.
Fancy a bite to eat? Pop into the The Fox after your walk.