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Lindley Wood is a compensation reservoir, which means it is not linked to the supply of water to homes but is there to take excess water from Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, which are nearby. This is why there is not much water in there.

Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

The road between Barden and Burnsall on the B6160 is pretty gorgeous with typical Yorkshire scenery. The views out towards Appletreewick and the river Wharfe are pretty pleasing to the eye and are just a reminder as to how beautiful Yorkshire is. No wonder this county has produced so many noted cyclists at world level.

In 1748 Baroness Clifford married William Cavendish and Bolton Abbey Estate thereafter belonged to the Dukes of Devonshire, until a trust was set up by the 11th Duke of Devonshire turning it over to the Chatsworth Settlement Trustees to steward.

Nice views from the bridge with quirky fisherman installation sat on top.

This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston. Walking around the reservoir is a truly aesthetic, soul-beautifying experience. The green wooded banks, woodland and reservoir paths and open countryside... what else would anyone want in life?... oh, sunsets here are unbelievable.

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th century. William de Percy, a cherished figure in the eyes of William the Conqueror, erected a distinguished manor house upon this land during the 11th century. It is said that within these very grounds, insurgent barons convened to draft the historic Magna Carta in the year 1215.

Beautiful spot on the River Wharfe. Plenty of places for refreshments and rest.

Sustrans have been doing loads of work resurfacing the path here over the last couple of years. Most of the bumpy sections have been removed, which makes for a much smoother ride!

Small fortified manor house.

The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It is especially beautiful on a sunny day with the light reflecting off the water onto the bridge. On the southern side of the bridge you will find the start of the Dales Way. An 80mile hike all the way to Lake Windemere in Cumbria.

A Great run for experienced riders takes in ride from Menston to Cow and Calf and return trip from Ilkley up to Cow and Calf. Watch out though for the cattle grid half up from Ilkley. Cow and Calf and Bolton Abbey both worth the ride to

The Battle of Marsden Moor was fought on 2nd July 1644, the largest in the English Civil War and possibly the largest ever in England. It was a decisive point as the Royalists were defeated meaning they had lost control of the North of England. There are a number of interp boards at the memorial which give further information.

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff Crag (the little one is three miles north west of here). There are 545 climbing and bouldering routes on the crag so you're likely to see climbers out on the rock.

Spofforth Castle was a fortified Manor House, supposedly where the Magna Carta was written in 1215. The castle was bought by the people of Spofforth in 1985 to ensure that it could continue to be enjoyed by the local community. This means it is free to visit for everyone. For more details see the website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/spofforth-castle/

Great place to watch rock-climbing and gaze over Yorkshire

Skipwith Common is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and covers an area of 500 acres. The reserve is lowland heath and alongside wildlife is also connected to history with a World War 2 aircraft station situated there and home to ancient burial sites.

Lindley Wood Reservoir was the first of the four reservoirs in the Washburn Valley to be built. It was constructed by navvies between 1869 and 1876. In the summer of 2022 it dried up exposing a cracked mud bed. Lindley Wood acts to take in excess water from nearby Fewston and Swinsty Reserviors. As the country was in drought, there was no excess water to fill it.

Washburn Reservoir sometimes goes by the name 'West End'. So called due to the name of the village that was flooded to create this water body. When the reservoir is low, the village reappears. It is a popular place for walking and like the other reservoirs in the Washburn Valley is stunning in the autumn. The section below the dam is used for white water kayaking. If you have read 'In a Dry Season' by Peter Robinson, this is the reservoir that inspired his novel where a flooded village is exposed in drought and a body found.

Snowden Craggs and neighbouring Snowden Carr are a prehistoric archaeological site that after 60 years of obscurity were re-discovered in 2010 by Paul Bennett. There is a stone circle and robber trench at the crags and prehistoric stone carvings at Snowden Carr.