Would you like to explore the best of Grassington, Skipton, Malham and Ilkley? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the Yorkshire Dales (all under three hours), including Bolton Abbey, Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Ilkley Moor, the Cow and Calf rocks, Grassington lead mines and Trollers Gill.

Why choose this guidebook?

• Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
• Short climbs but no challenging terrain
• Numbered points which tie OS maps to clear route description
• Facilities, parking and highlights for every 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 routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Using this guide  

Introduction 

Route Summary Table 

Walking in the Yorkshire Dales 

Things to See 

Bases and Places to Stay 

Travel 

The walks 

Walk 1 Ilkley: White Wells and the Cow and Calf 

Walk 2 Ilkley: Heber’s Ghyll and the Swastika Stone 

Walk 3 Bolton Abbey and the Strid 

Walk 4 Simon’s Seat and the Valley of Desolation (Challenge) 

Walk 5 Burnsall, Appletreewick and Kail Hill 

Walk 6 Burnsall and Hebden by way of the Wharfe 

Walk 7 Trollers Gill 

Walk 8 Grimwith Reservoir 

Walk 9 Grassington lead mines from Hebden

Walk 10 Grassington, Linton Falls and Linton

Walk 11 Grassington Grass Wood and the Wharfe at Ghaistrill’s Strid 

Walk 12 Conistone Dib and Pie 

Walk 13 Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss 

Walk 14 Embsay Crag and Reservoir 

Walk 15 Skipton Woods and Castle 

Useful information 

Seasons

All walks have been designed to be worthwhile outings at any time of year.

Centres

Grassington; Ilkley; Malham; Burnsall; Skipton

Difficulty

Easily accessible walks with no difficulties, most of which will take two hours or less. Simple route finding and convenient villages and towns nearby.

Must See

Natural wonders of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar; Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf rocks; The beautiful valley of the River Wharfe; Bolton Abbey and Burnsall; Simon’s Seat; Grassington lead mines; Riverside and moorland scenery; craggy summits and limestone cliffs.

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