Bolton Castle is a magnificent 14th-century castle in a village of almost the same name – Castle Bolton. The quadrangular castle was built by the 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton, Richard, costing 18,000 Marks at the time.
The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So …
A lovely stretch to walk, away from the noise and bustle that you might get near the actual Castle Bolton. Beautiful, far-reaching views of Wensleydale and the fells, including to …
Just outside Richmond, this is a lovely wood for a short stroll with the family or a beginning of a longer walk. From the path running alongside the river, there are truly terrific views of the Richmond Castle.