Aysgarth falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, surrounded by woodland and farmland, carved out by the river ure over an almost onemile stretch on its descent to midwensleydale in the yorkshire dales of england, near the village of aysgarth. Higher falls is the most vigorous of the group whereas middle falls had the largest single drop of around 2m. Aysgarth falls comprise three flights of waterfalls on the river ure as it descends through wensleydale. West witton to west burton to aysgarth falls circular is a 10. Circular from aysgarth falls via castle bolton walks in yorkshire. The walk begins by walking through delightful woodland and across pasture fields before turning back to systematically arrive at low force, middle force and finally high force which make up the three distinctive triple. Fourteen lovely, comfy ensuite rooms await you here at the aysgarth. Circular from grassington via grass wood, gaistrills strid and the river wharfe. Book your tickets online for aysgarth falls, aysgarth. Circular from malham via gordale scar and malham cove. The walk starts in the small richmondshire village of wensley, which gives its name to. Quite a few buses stop at aysgarth, but they do vary depending on the day and season. The start is the large car park adjacent to the national park centre grid ref.
There is a regular bus service between leyburn and hawes which provides access to the village of aysgarth. In the process you get some tremendous views of wensleydale without having to do a great deal of climbing. Pleased that there was a good choice of eateries open for you after your walk. Without wanting to do anything too taxing i picked this gentle circular walk from aysgarth falls to castle bolton, a route that id not actually done since way back in 2004. As well as our traditional pub bar, we have lots of room for eating. Despite coming down with a nasty cough cold i was determind to still get out over the weekend with some friends from work for a nice bit of dales therapy. The walk takes in a woodland nature reserve and rolling farmland, with lovely views of bolton castle, plus one of the most spectacular attractions within the dales, aysgarth falls within the river ure. The national park centre and falls are a 10 minute walk away. Aysgarth falls tourist information centre attraction. May 10, 2012 walk down the left hand side of the church to the river, cross the river bridge and take the footpath immediately on the left to visit the famous aysgarth falls. The waterfalls have been a popular attraction since the early 19th century, when wordsworth used to visit. The tripleflight waterfalls of high force, middle force and lower force stretch. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 197.
Rome2rio makes travelling from darlington to aysgarth falls easy. This is a triple flight of waterfalls on the river ure over a onemile stretch. There you can stop for refreshments before returning back to aysgarth. The third path that goes off to the right, called watery lane, is the one you want to take. This yorkshire dales walk explores the pleasant countryside and moorland of wensleydale. Coach parking is available at the falls car park by the junction with the a684 road. This walk takes you from the village of wensley, along the river ure to redmire force waterfall and the aysgarth falls. The pub is ideally located in aysgarth, just to the south of the river and the falls. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. If you are starting the walk at aysgarth falls national park centre, walk through the car park, cross the bridge over the river ure and climb the steps by yore mill. Near the village of aysgarth the river ure tumbles over a series of broad limestone steps which are known as aysgarth falls.
Castle bolton st oswalds church bolton arms redmire. From here, a flight of seventy steps provide access to the lower falls. Although not particularly high the waterfalls are one of wensleydales. The gragareth, great coum and crag hill horseshoe from leck fell house. It is typically walked over four days, of approximately equal length. Aysgarth falls hotel i am sorry to inform you that our camping and caravan site will be closed from today 22nd march 2020 until at least the 1st of may maybe later this decision has not been easy, and although the government isnt enforcing the closure at the moment, as you are aware it is advising to avoid nonessential travel and practice. Yorkshire dales short walks the yorkshire dales national park. The walk starts at the yorkshire dales national park car park but saves the upper falls until the end. From the car park, facing the river, walk to your left and head straight forward to the. Perfectly situated to visit the superb waterfalls on the river ure, the national park centre can also point you in the direction of other lovely walks in the area taking in the. A gps file is available for download see walk description. Walks in yorkshire circular from aysgarth falls via castle. Many people just go to see the falls, but take your time to enjoy more of wensleydales postcardperfect scenery.
Aysgarth falls to dove scar walk walking routes walks. Aysgarth sleepy village in the heart of wensleydale. Find all the transport options for your trip from york to aysgarth falls right here. Please do call and see us all at aysgarth falls again soon. There is no direct connection from york to aysgarth falls. Walk along the footpath, ignoring 2 footpaths which intersect this path. What companies run services between york, england and aysgarth falls, england. However, you can take the train to northallerton, take the walk to northallerton, county hall, then take the bus to aysgarth, palmer flatt hotel.
Turn right on to the track, and then immediately left on a footpath signed aysgarth. Aysgarth is a village and civil parish in wensleydale, in the richmondshire district of north yorkshire, about 16 miles south west of richmond. Aysgarth woods and waterfalls north yorkshire, england. A short walk through the woods and returning by the spectacular aysgarth falls. The surface here is compact aggregate and the width of the footpath is at least 100cm. Oct 30, 2015 turner and ruskin have painted the falls and they were even the setting for a fight scene in the hollywood film robin hood prince of thieves. Walk down the left hand side of the church to the river, cross the river bridge and take the footpath immediately on the left to visit the famous aysgarth falls. Or even better, spend the night in wensleydale and do a second walk. It is marked with brown tourism signs from the a684 in aysgarth village. You can also book accommodation here if you need to stay over. It was pouring with rain when i parked the car in aysgarth village, and i was tempted to abandon the walk, but having come all this way i decided to soldier on. Dig into the depths of this villages past and youll reveal an important milling heritage. The falls are situated in the yorkshire dales national park.
There are three tiers to the falls which make for a wonderful spectacle, particularly in wet weather. Aysgarth falls, formed as the river ure crashes through the valley, are one of yorkshires best known beauty spots. How could camping in wensleydale be better than here at aysgarth falls. The village gives its name to the nearby aysgarth falls. Aysgarth falls national park centre, aysgarth, north. The walk begins by walking through delightful woodland and across pasture fields before turning back to systematically arrive at low force, middle force and finally high force which make up the three distinctive triple flights of cascading water that have delighted visitors for years. Rooms at aysgarth falls hotel are traditionally furnished, and benefit from views of the dales, a tv, and dvd player. Aysgarth falls 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Walking the herriot way a 52mile walk through james. Alternatively, you can take the drive to aysgarth falls. The route passes evidence of mining indicating the valley was not always just a rural idyll. Walk along the road and leave it on a footpath on your right. Yorkshire dales aysgarth falls national park centre. All three falls were featured in the film robin hood.
Layers of hard limestone are separated by thin bands of soft shale which create these waterfalls. York to aysgarth falls one way to travel via train, bus. The falls are divided up into three sections, spread over a mile or so, where the river ure cuts through the heart of the wensleydale valley and after parking up or locking up your bike theres a scenic little path that takes you along the river so you can get a good look. A dog friendly walk at aysgarth falls in north yorkshire, part of the yorkshire dales national park. Return then to the bridge and walk up the hill for about 150 yards before turning right in the direction of the fingerpost for aysgath village. Visit aysgarth falls on your trip to aysgarth or united kingdom. Passing through varied scenery this walk is a must if you are in the area. The falls tumble over a series of limestone steps and featured in kevin costners film robin hood prince of thieves. Aysgarth falls national park centre is the place to discover more about these dramatic waterfalls and lovely woodland walks. Turner and ruskin have painted the falls and they were even the setting for a fight scene in the hollywood film robin hood prince of thieves. This walk is a perfect family outing to aysgarth falls, one of the yorkshire dales premier visitor attractions. A woodland walk is then followed to head on to the ruins and gardens at bolton castle. Darlington to aysgarth falls 2 ways to travel via bus, and. Scenes in the yorkshire dales national park yorkshire dales and north pennines index 1 a walk from redmire station to castle bolton 2 the village, castle and church of castle bolton 3 the villages of redmire and wensley.
Aysgarth falls national park centre, aysgarth, north yorkshire dl8 3th. Sometimes, the colour of the water can appear brown. A worthwhile attraction year round, the falls volume is even more impressive after rainy weather. Turner sketched both waterfalls during one july day in 1816 on his extensive tour of yorkshire to sketch views for whitakers a general.
Enjoy a woodland walk to the spectacular aysgarth falls in the yorkshire dales national park. Aysgarth falls, north yorkshire, england scene from robin hood w kevin costner was shot here sweinsonofsiccga actually from west yorkshire aysgarth falls, north yorkshire can park at furthest car park and map a circular route of 3 miles, past haw beck, aysgarth moor, down through throstle nest before joining main road to falls. Aysgarth falls to dove scar walk walking routes walks in. Route circular from aysgarth falls via castle bolton. Aysgarth falls walk walking routes walks in yorkshire. Dramatic aysgarth falls, knights templar and great views from penhill are combined in this excellent but energetic yorkshire dales walk in wensleydale. This walk is a very nice short stroll, even if in the depths of winter as it was here. This walk requires you to cross the river ure on stepping stones. Click the pdf logo above to give a printable version of this walk without the photos. The falls are fast flowing, especially during wet weather, as thousands of gallons of water cascade over the series of broad limestone steps. This is the ornately carved wooden screen along one side of the church. Picturesque countryside and rolling hills surround the aysgarth falls hotel, which is set in the yorkshire dales national park. The aysgarth falls national park centre is over the bridge on the lefthand side.
Visit three flights of waterfalls and then on through a delightful woodland walk to head out to bolton castle, its gardens and tea shop. Aysgarth falls and freeholders wood grid reference. Set in a natural amphitheater the waterfall is one of the best inspirational places in the wensleydale area. Apedale is a littleknown dale to the north of wensleydale. Round walk including return to wensley via bolton castle approx 15. See why aysgarth falls have attracted painters and poets for more than two centuries. Enjoy the scenery with a walk along wellmarked trails, surrounded by plant and animal life. Retrace your steps back up from the middle falls and head right on the footpath. Aysgarth is a very small, delightful village located between leyburn and hawes in wensleydale. Distance 8 miles duration 2 hours, 40 minutes features cragsboulders, river, waterfall, woodland os map explorer ol30 area north yorkshire. Aysgarth falls and castle bolton walks my yorkshire dales. A gentle walk in wensleydale visiting the famous aysgarth falls and the villages of castle bolton and carperby with an optional visit to bolton castle. Find all the transport options for your trip from darlington to aysgarth falls right here. Aysgarth falls on the river ure in wensleydale is one of the most popular places to walk and explore in the yorlshire dales.
The upper and middle falls were featured in the film robin hood, prince of thieves. Sep 01, 2015 near the village of aysgarth the river ure tumbles over a series of broad limestone steps which are known as aysgarth falls. Rome2rio makes travelling from york to aysgarth falls easy. From here, a flight of seventy steps provide access. As dales waterfalls go, theyre not so much high and dramatic as wide and picturesque three separate falls upper, middle and lower formed as a series of. A circular walk from the national park centre at aysgarth in wensleydale taking in three flights of waterfalls. Its a nice waterside trail with great views of the beautiful wensleydale countryside to enjoy. Aysgarth falls in the yorkshire dales visitengland. Keep to the right on this path and head down to see the middle falls. The village is in the yorkshire dales national park. After your walk head to the aysgarth falls hotel postcode. Oh isnt it good to get out in the fresh air especially somewhere as scenic as aysgarth falls. Media in category aysgarth falls the following 200 files are in this category, out of 230 total.
It starts from aysgarth village and uses moorland paths and tracks for much of its route. Its a bit of a hike to get here, but well worth the effort. From here distant views of castle bolton can be enjoyed, built in 99 this is one of the countrys best preserved medieval castles. Walk along the path, and take the path to the right as it forks into two paths, down to the lower falls. High falls can be is easily viewed from yore bridge by yore mill. All gates are fully accessible and there are benches along the route. Walk alongside the fence to a fingerpost and turn left signed freeholders wood. These hidden corners of the dales are a world away from the tourist honeypots. Aysgarth river walk points of interest details this is the lower falls, part of a triple flight of waterfalls comprising aysgarth falls. Take this path across the river ure, at which point there is a path to the left, to the right and straight ahead take the one straight ahead. Feb 20, 2016 a dog friendly walk at aysgarth falls in north yorkshire, part of the yorkshire dales national park. The obvious highlight is aysgarth falls but west burton waterfall is a good excuse in itself. This is a circular walk from the village of aysgarth in wensleydale within the yorkshire dales, north yorkshire.
Links to route files gpx for many handheld devices. Book aysgarth falls hotel, aysgarth on tripadvisor. Walks in yorkshire circular from aysgarth falls via. The village is in the yorkshire dales national park, about 16 miles 26 km southwest from richmond and 22. Turner and william wordsworth visited, all enthusing about the falls outstanding beauty. The walk starts and finishes from the aysgarth falls national park centre, which has a payanddisplay car park, toilets and cafe. The nearby falls are just a minutes walk away, and one of the most striking sights in the country. Aysgarth falls walking route gps cycle and walking routes. Return to wensley by local bus, or extend the walk via bolton castle and redmire for a long day out. The three waterfalls just outside the village of aysgarth achieved global fame in the film robin hood. The falls tumble over a series of limestone steps and featured in kevin.
This yorkshire dales walk visits a superb series of waterfalls on the river ure and then continues to pen hill, which offers fine views across the dale before returning via the attractive village of west burton. Middle falls and lower falls can be seen from wellmanaged paths and vantage points in freeholders wood on the north bank of the river. Points of interest details aysgarth yorkshire dales rivers. Set among forests and farmland, aysgarth falls are a onemile stretch of cascading waterfalls carved out by the river ure and are quite spectacular in any weather. There you can stop for refreshments before returning back to aysgarth via carperby. Aysgarth is a village and civil parish in wensleydale, in the richmondshire district of north yorkshire, england. Aysgarth falls national park centre, aysgarth falls, leyburn, north yorkshire, dl8 3th. Hello, great to hear that you enjoyed your walk around aysgarth falls. Here youll find a nice pub with a good menu and selection of ales. The centre is a great place to find information about the walks in aysgarth and carperby. Turner and ruskin have painted the falls and they were even the setting for a fight scene in the hollywood film robin hood.