Bolton Castle – Aysgarth Falls loop from Wensley

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Bolton Castle – Aysgarth Falls loop from Wensley

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Bolton Castle – Aysgarth Falls loop from Wensley

07:49

28.5km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.1 km

Bolton Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fun fact: It's where James proposed to Hellen on All Creatures Great And Small. Even if you don't want to propose enjoy the castle, the gardens and the falconeer show.

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13.6 km

Intake Plantation

Forest

14.4 km

Medieval Track to Castle Bolton

Highlight • Trail

Apparently, the track that leads west from Castle Bolton to Askrigg has been here since the medieval times, perhaps even earlier, as there are pre-historic artefacts on the way.

Walking-wise, …

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16.8 km

Aysgarth

Highlight • Settlement

In caberby you can find beautiful pub, you might know if to watched All creatures great and small

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18.3 km

Yore Bridge over the River Ure

Highlight • Historical Site

Yore Bridge spans the River Are at the Asygarth Falls. The bridge was built in 1539 and has a span of 71 feet.

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18.3 km

Aysgarth Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

The falls can get really busy with people mooching. Try and avoid weekends and holidays if this bothers you. Would recommend starting a walk away from the falls and adding …

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19.1 km

Lambert's Wood

Forest

19.5 km

Aysgarth Lower Falls (South Bank)

Highlight • Waterfall

On the River Ure in Wensleydale you have the quaint village of Aysgarth, and from here you have access to Aysgarth Falls. The falls comprise a series of three waterfalls, …

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21.0 km

Stepping Stones Over the River Ure

Highlight • Bridge

Be careful during floods. Stones are slippery.

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22.3 km

Redmire Force Waterfalls

Highlight • River

A fabulous series of three small cascading waterfalls. Easy to look at right there from the south bank of River Ure; places like this are a sustenance for the soul. …

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24.0 km

Wanlass Grasslands

Nature Reserve

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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