Walking in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
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There is no limit to the number of different walks you can enjoy in Pateley Bridge and around Nidderdale National Landscape; with hundreds of miles of footpaths and vast swathes of Access Land, you can combine those key elements of distance, solitude, beauty and altitude to make the perfect walk.
Nidderdale Walks by Nidderdale experts
The Nidderdale National Landscape office has prepared and way-marked a variety of walks that offer informative and intriguing introductions to some of the lesser well-known areas of the area, with useful and interesting information on the surrounding landscape to help you get the most from your walk.
See how mankind has changed Nidderdale
Nidderdale may be a stunning natural landscape but hundreds of years of human activity has left its mark across the hills and valleys.
A number of walks explore the industrial heritage of the areas around Pateley Bridge, the village of Bewerley and Greenhow Hill, where you can explore the Coldstones Cut sculpture and look down into the last working quarry in Nidderdale, you can see the remnants of Victorian industry at the Toft Gate Lime Kiln and look across the valley and see the scars of Victorian industry.
Go Long…
The most popular long-distance walking route is The Nidderdale Way, 54 miles of climbs, desolate moorland, and idyllic riverside and rolling farmland. Many accommodation providers will offer a shuttle service for groups walking to complete the way which can be undertaken in a relaxing 7 days, a steady 4 days, or an ambitious 2 days for those with pace and stamina.
Explore Further
If you prefer to be the master of your own fate, you can find all of Nidderdale on the Ordinance Survey’s Explorer 298, which shows footpaths, bridleways and 'right to roam' access land.
Explore the options...
Grimwith Reservoir Walk
Perched in the high dales hills between Pateley Bridge and the town… Perched in the high dales hills between Pateley Bridge and the town Grassington is one of the more atmospheric reservoirs around Nidderdale. With its…
Thruscross Reservoir - Walk
This walk of 4.5 miles follows the edge of Thruscross Reservoir, the top… This walk of 4.5 miles follows the edge of Thruscross Reservoir, the top most and newest reservoir of the Washburn Valley.Often referred to as…
Nought Moor Trail
Set forth for a good healthy yomp across the heather, through some of… Set forth for a good healthy yomp across the heather, through some of Nidderdale’s ancient woodland and abandoned Victorian industry. The Naught…
Victorian Gardens of Pateley Bridge
Take a tour around Pateley Bridge and see some of the fabulous historic… Take a tour around Pateley Bridge and see some of the fabulous historic houses and gardens.Nearest town: Pateley Bridge. Length: 3.75 miles…
The Yorkes of Bewerley Trail
This popular local classic walk takes in some of Nidderdale’s most popular… This popular local classic walk takes in some of Nidderdale’s most popular landmarks. The walk passes through fishpond wood in the village of…
The Nidderdale Way
The Nidderdale Way is a 53 mile circular walk beginning and ending in… The Nidderdale Way is a 53 mile circular walk beginning and ending in Pateley Bridge in the heart of Nidderdale.The walk travels the length of…
Scot Gate Ash walking route
Scale the north side of Nidderdale to explore the heritage of Pateley… Scale the north side of Nidderdale to explore the heritage of Pateley Bridge’s early years as a significant town. This four-mile walk tours the…
Prosperous Lead Mines Trail
This dual route offers you the choice of two starting locations and two… This dual route offers you the choice of two starting locations and two ways to reach and explore one of the most interesting sites of industrial…
Pateley Bridge Heritage Trails
Explore the Nidderdale town of Pateley Bridge through its history, its… Explore the Nidderdale town of Pateley Bridge through its history, its buildings and its surrounding landscapeThe town of Pateley Bridge has seen…
Pateley Bridge Circular via Brimham Rocks
Take a tour of hills around Pateley Bridge, with stunning views, unique… Take a tour of hills around Pateley Bridge, with stunning views, unique landmarks and idylic locations along the way. The key feature of this 9 mile…
Ladies Riggs and Ashfoldside Moorland Walk
Enjoy this local classic of a walk to get a taste of all that the… Enjoy this local classic of a walk to get a taste of all that the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer. An easy to follow…
Greenhow Geology Trail
This walk explores the hillside of Greenhow along with all its old… This walk explores the hillside of Greenhow along with all its old industries and intricacies. Along the route, a number of informative signs have…
