Walks in the Yorkshire Dales
From dazzling upland wildlflower meadows to ancient woodlands and wild wetlands, the landscapes and habitats of the Yorkshire Dales are amazing places to explore.
Discover some of our iconic Dales landscapes (and a few hidden gems!) with our meadow and woodland walk guides...and enjoy the benefits of walking in this beautiful area for your health and wellbeing too.
Woodland Walks
James Herriot Woodland Walk Swaledale
A circular walk from Reeth enjoying scenery loved by the author James Herriot.
5 miles | 8 km | 2.5-3 hrs
Howgill Side Woodland Walk Beamsley
Explore woodlands of all ages and views across the valley to Simon's Seat.
3.1 miles | 5 km | 1.5-2 hrs
Lamberts Wood Walk Aysgarth
A circular 4-mile walk taking in woodlands, waterfalls and rolling countryside.
4 miles | 6.4 km | 2-3 hrs
Low Branthwaites Wood Walk Sedbergh
A varied walk with some steep ascents and magnificent views of the Howgills.
3.1 miles | 5km | 3-4 hrs
Pasture and Grass Wood Walk Grassington
Explore Grassington’s woodlands young and old on this 6-mile walk.
6 miles | 9.6 km | 3-4 hrs
Wildflower meadow walks
Askrigg Bottoms Meadows Walk
A short walk from Askrigg through a superb meadow and alongside the River Ure.
1.7 miles | 2.8 km | 2 hours
Dentdale Meadows Walk, near Dent
A walk through meadows, woodlands and waterfalls, with wonderful views.
4 miles | 6.4 km | 2.5 hours
Grassington Meadows walk
A walk along the RiverWharfe taking in meadows, pastures and woodland.
3 miles | 4.8 km | 2 hours
Muker Coronation Meadows
A superb walk through some of the best meadows in the Dales.
5.2 miles | 8.5 km | 3 hours
Yockenthwaite Meadows
Explore Yockenthwaite's meadows, woodlands and limestone landscape.
3.5 miles | 5.5 km | 2.5 hours
