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The huge variety of scenery, historical landmarks and its geology make Nidderdale National Landscape a haven...
Geology
Walking
Looking for a good country walk? With 820km of public footpaths and bridleways, there are endless op...
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Wath Trail
This short, picturesque walk around the village of Wath offers the chance to enjoy the contrasting l...
Farming and Industry
Fishpond Wood Trail
This short, picturesque walk around Fishpond Wood offers the chance to enjoy the contrasting landsca...
Farming and Industry
Nought Moor Trail
This scenic walk around Nought Moor offers the chance to enjoy the contrasting landscapes and fasci...
Farming and Industry
Scar House Reservoir Heritage Trail
A scenic walk with contrasting landscapes and fascinating heritage....
Farming and Industry
Accessible Attractions
Immerse yourself in everything Nidderdale has to offer during your visit. From giant rock formations...
History and Heritage
The Fountains Way Trail
A rewarding way to arrive at Fountains Abbey on foot, via rural paths from Ripon and the stately lim...
Nature
Timble Ings
A large area of woodland, owned and managed by Yorkshire Water on the western side of...
Nature
Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park
A unique attraction set amidst 45 acres of rolling woodland and gardens, nestled between Masham and...
Nature
St Mary’s Church and Churchyard
A beautiful ruined church and graveyard on the hillside above Pateley Bridge.
History and Heritage
Ilkley
A Victorian spa town on the southern edge of Nidderdale National Landscape.
Geology
Otley
Otley is a small historic market town on the southern edge of the National Landscape.
Towns and Villages
Fishpond Wood
A beautiful, tranquil woodland with a Fishpond at its centre and a historic icehouse....
History and Heritage
Pateley Bridge to Glasshouses Trail
An accessible riverside walk taking in the history and natural beauty of this picturesque part of...
History and Heritage
Pateley Bridge Millennium Green Trail
Explore Pateley Bridge's Millennium Green and Recreation Ground on this short and accessible circular route.
Nature
Greenhow Geology Trail
Explore the geological history of the National Landscape on this route in Upper Nidderdale.
Farming and Industry
Hackfall
A beautiful Grade 1 listed woodland garden with follies, waterfalls and surprise views.
History and Heritage
Tom Corner Trail
Explore this route across a rugged moorland to a waterfall.
Nature
Hell Wath Nature Trail
Wander down Hell Wath path in Ripon, along the River Skell, through woodland glade, meadows and hedg...
History and Heritage
Skell Valley Explorer Trail
Enjoy a countryside walk around Grantley and Sawley featuring Spa Gill Woods and Eavestone Lake....
Nature
Fountains Earth Moor Trail
Explore the bleak beauty of Fountains Earth Moor.
Nature
Nidderdale Greenway
Cycle and walking route connecting Harrogate and Ripley.
Towns and Villages
Stean Trail
This picturesque walk around Stean features tranquil woods, dramatic geology and traditional hay mea...
Geology
Scotgate Ash Trail
This scenic walk through the now abandoned Scotgate Ash Quarry offers spectacular views across Nidderdale.
History and Heritage
Woodale Heritage Trail
This scenic walk around Woodale and Dale Edge offers the chance to enjoy the contrasting landscapes...
Farming and Industry
Ladies Riggs and Ashfoldside Trail
Explore the contrasting landscapes and fascinating heritage of Upper Nidderdale through this engagin...
Farming and Industry
Lindley Wood Reservoir
The oldest of the reservoirs in the Washburn Valley
Nature
Swinsty Reservoir
Nestling in the Washburn Valley
Nature
Fewston Reservoir
One of a series of four reservoirs in the Washburn Valley...
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Thruscross Reservoir
The highest reservoir in the Washburn Valley
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Angram Reservoir
Remote, wild and beautiful
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Pillars Past
Carved by Pateley Bridge sculptor Joseph Hayton.
Farming and Industry
Yorke’s Folly
A popular landmark near Pateley Bridge
History and Heritage
Jervaulx Abbey
A captivating ruined Cistercian Abbey steeped in history and famous for its' wild flowers in summer.
History and Heritage
Washburn Heritage Centre
Celebrating the heritage of the Washburn Valley
History and Heritage
Toft Gate Heritage Trail
This scenic walk around Toft Gate offers a range of features from the industrial heritage of the are...
History and Heritage
Crackpots Mosaic Trail
This enjoyable trail around part of Dallowgill is illuminated with 22 mosaics depicting local scenes and flora and fauna.
History and Heritage
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
A stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Farming and Industry
Scar House Reservoir
Discover the lost villages of Scar and Lodge
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