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Nidderdale & Wharfedale Short Walks Guidebook - OS Short Walks Made Easy
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Covering 233 square miles, Nidderdale sits between dales and lowland plains. Designated a National Landscape in 1994, it remains richly unspoilt. The area lies between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Vale of York.
The rivers Nidd and Wharfe shape much of the landscape. Their winding valleys form beautiful settings for many of these walks. Expect peaceful riversides, gentle meadows and classic Yorkshire scenery.
Scar House Reservoir offers a dramatic high‑moorland walking circuit. It is the highest reservoir in Nidderdale and impressively remote. Wide views and open skies define this memorable route.
Walk from Lofthouse through the striking How Stean Gorge. From Pateley Bridge, enjoy expansive Nidderdale views on the Panorama Walk. These routes showcase the dale at its most beautiful.
In Wharfedale, explore meadows and woodland around Bolton Abbey. Cross the River Wharfe using the famous stepping stones. Further south, routes climb Ilkley Moor to rocks, tarns and crags.
Beyond walking, enjoy a brewery visit in Masham. Follow nature trails at Marfield Wetlands and woodland paths at Hackfall. Studley Royal’s elegant parkland and the Nidderdale Greenway complete the collection.
What walks are inside Nidderdale & Wharfedale Short Walks Guidebook?
- Masham and Marfield Wetlands
- Scar House Reservoir
- Lofthouse and How Stean Gorge
- Hackfall
- Studley Royal
- Brimham Rocks
- Pateley Bridge
- Harrogate to Ripley
- River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey
- Ilkley Moor
What can I expect from a Ordnance Survey Short Walks Made Easy guidebook?
- Ten gentle walks ranging from 1¾ to 4¾ miles
- Beautiful scenery with moorland, dales, meadows and riverside
- Convenient access with easy parking and public transport options
- Well-placed refreshment stops along each route
- Clear guidance on walks suitable for dogs
- Access to every route via the OS Maps App
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