The route runs along a lovely section of the river with great views of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales countryside to enjoy on the way. It's about a 6 mile walk on fairly flat, waymarked footpaths. Summary: A ride on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway followed by a walk from Bolton Abbey Station to Bolton Abbey Estate Country Park is one of most popular summer day family outings in the Wharfedale area between Harrogate and Skipton. Bolton Abbey Estate Walk.

After a short way the path enters deciduous woodland, which forms part of the Bolton Abbey Estate. Within the estate there are over 80 miles of pathways to explore.

Walk 1- Bolton Abbey-Simon's Seat 9.5 miles - A classic walk in Lower Wharfedale - By bus or car. Welcome to Bolton Abbey Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe, Bolton Abbey is Yorkshire’s best day out. Time - 6 hours 30 minutes. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). At Cavendish Pavilion cross the river and follow the signs to start the hike.

It's a beautiful, varied walk with waterfalls, rushing becks, heather moorland, woodland trails and spectacular views from the high points. Back to Lower Wharfedale Walks and Trails Whether you wander beside the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone. Grade - moderate. Grouse shooting will take place on Barden Moor and Barden Fell from 12th August to 14th December. County/Area - North Yorkshire. A circular walk (which can easily be shortened) from Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire, close to the border with West Yorkshire. The walk begins half way along the course at the car park in the village of Bolton Abbey: the name is a bit of a misnomer as there has never been an abbey here, only the Priory. A suggested route by Peter Lau and Steve Richings. This walk from Bolton Abbey climbs through the Valley of Desolation to Simon's Seat.

This Yorkshire Dales walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge. The Bolton Abbey Welly Walk is great fun for everyone.

Bolton Abbey is one of my favourite places to visit in autumn and you will enjoy beautiful leaf colours at that time of year on the lovely riverside journey. Start at Cavendish Pavilion Carpark [fee payable], Bolton Abbey. Walk Summary. Ascent - 1435 feet / 435 metres .

The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.

Best Walks at Bolton Abbey Simon’s Seat BOLTON ABBEY. Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey ( Download : PDF) 4.58mi +112ft -115ft 2h10 Average Starting point in Bolton Abbey - North Yorkshire . We love to get muddy, climb, crawl, swing and hop our way through the ‘deep dark woods’ on the Bolton Abbey Welly Walk .. It’s a great way to get kids out and sneak in a walk they will enjoy every step of the way!

One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through.