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15 Short Walks in Nidderdale

ISBN

9781786311542

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Published

4 May 2023

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First

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Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

130g

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Explore 15 of the best short walks around Nidderdale in the Yorkshire Dales. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons

The walks in this book can be enjoyed all year round, but some routes can be muddy, especially in winter. Bluebell woods are a highlight of spring and moorland heather blooms in August/September.

Centres

Ilkley, Otley, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Masham, Pateley Bridge

Difficulty

All walks are easy to access and usually well signposted. The majority are at lower level, although a few venture higher. The only challenging or steep terrain is found at Hackfall Woods, situated on a steep river bank. Some walks feel isolated and many can be muddy, but none are far from refreshment.

Must See

An area full of contrasts: spectacular landforms such as Brimham Rocks and the Nidd Gorge; human design at Studley, Jerveaux and Coldstones Cut; the peace and isolation of Dallowgill, Colsterdale and Dacre Banks; and picturesque towns and villages including Pateley Bridge, Masham and Ripley

ISBN

9781786311542

Availability

Published

4 May 2023

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

130g

Delivery & Returns

Overview

Would you like to explore the best of Nidderdale? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 2 and 12km, all under three hours), including Brimham Rocks, Jerveaux Abbey and Coldstones Cut, plus walks from Masham, Pateley Bridge, Ripley and Knaresborough.

Why choose this guidebook?

Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
Short climbs but no challenging terrain
Numbered points which tie maps to clear route description
Details of public toilets and refreshments along the route
Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The short walks are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Table of Contents

Location of walks

Map key

Using this guide

Route summary table

Introduction

Walking in Nidderdale

Bases

Travel

The walks

1. Jervaulx Abbey

2. Colsterdale heritage walk

3. Masham river walk

4. Hackfall and Grewelthorpe

5. Dallowgill

6. How Stean Gorge

7. Pateley Bridge river walk

8. Coldstones Cut

9. Brimham Rocks

10. Studley Royal

11. Dacre Banks riverside walk

12. Ripley circular

13. Nidd Gorge

14. Swinsty Reservoir

15. Washburn valley circular

Useful information

Updates

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By Jon Fallis

Jon Fallis lives with his family near Ripon and has enjoyed many years of walking in and around the Nidd valley and the Nidderdale AONB. He was helped by his wife Karen, son Daniel and two dogs in researching the walks for Short Walks in Nidderdale. He has many years' experience of hill-walking and outdoor pursuits in exotic locations, but always comes back to this unique area to enjoy the character of the landscape.

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