Top Things to do in Yorkshire Dales National Park
What to do and see in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England: The Best Hiking Trails
One visit to the Yorkshire Dales and it’s easy to understand why the unspoiled countryside is the setting of so many novels. Must-see sights among the land’s lush woodlands and expansive moors include Hardraw Force (the longest single-drop waterfall in the North), Gordale Scar, and well-known hill range, the Three Peaks. Less adventurous visitors can rest easy, walking through the manicured lawns of Parcevall Hall Gardens or appreciating Skipton Castle’s medieval architecture. Although some prefer to take in the land’s wild beauty by foot or horse, the most popular way is via one of the park’s famed cycling routes.
Restaurants in Yorkshire Dales National Park
1. Ingleborough
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By sheffieldeats - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Seen from the top of Pen y Ghent and knowing that in about 6-8 hours you will be looking up at its vast bulk, takes some beating mixed emotions! Variety of terrain on the approach in, followed by a relatively short scramble up. Take your time and watch where you put your feet! Your respect for the mountain will be rewarded.
2. North Sea Coastal Trail
3. Pennine Way National Trail
4. Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
The Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile walk that is popular with people of all ages. The walk passes a sprawling man made lake, heading up through a wooded valley to the open dale of the imposing entrance to Ingleborough Cave. Allow a minimum of half an hour for this walk along a gravel path, slightly uneven here and there and with some uphill gradients (10° max.).
Reviewed By hrp27 - Woking, United Kingdom
We did this walk (over a mile each way) because we wanted to visit the dog-friendly caves and give the dogs a walk. The trail was made possible for one of our party by the tramper (booked via their website phone number a few days in advance) and we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole day out. The estate and village of Clapham are fascinating and the trail is well laid and easy to navigate with lots of interesting features noted on the information boards. Highly recommended.
5. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
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4.5 based on 2,704 reviews
A 4½ mile trail, via a series of spectacular waterfalls, through ancient woodland and beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery.
Reviewed By bauchtan - Liverpool, United Kingdom
We did the trail as a family the other weekend, and it was a beautiful day to do the walk. It was quite busy but with the clear covid signs along the walk and maintaining social distance i believed most people followed this. We also stayed at the Falls Park which you pass half way onto your walk, a stunning location of scenery and peacefulness with only a few static homes to rent - nothing quite like having dinner on the patio and seeing a deer nibbling on some grass! There is a beautiful ran cafe at the entrance of Falls Park where you walk past half way around the walk, and you can stop for a drink or a bite to eat including some delicious ice creams (better choices than the ice cream van just before, and less of a queue!) and you have the option of sitting at tables listening to the sound of the next waterfall your about to pass - what more can you want! Here there is also a toilet block which was lovely and clean. I absolutely love doing this walk and it's also dog friendly and it's wonderful to see people splashing around under Thornton Force Falls, on a safe and nice day that is! There's also a little cabin shack just before this waterfall - a blessing on a hot day! Would hugely recommend the Waterfalls Walk and if your looking to stay Falls Park is the perfect location!
6. Great Whernside
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By GlobetrottingAmb - Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Great Whernside is a great fell to visit if you want a sense of achievement. Once at the summit, great views across the valley are a good reward. I have done both the anti clockwise route out of Kettlewell and walked from Buckden over Buckden Pike to Great Whernside and then caught the bus back to Buckden. Both memorable walks.
