Loop - Aysgarth Falls, Castle Bolton, Cauldron Falls - Y.Dales - 9mi/14.5km

Start Time: 10:00
Miles/Kilometres: 9mi/14.5km
Total ascent: 270m.
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 4-5 hours
Dogs Allowed: Yes - but must be on a lead at all times to protect the local wildlife and farm animals.
Parking: I will be parking here: Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/ZjgkasosJxtQwJbh7
The parking costs £6

Itinerary

Start outside the Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre (there is a souvenir shop and cafe here). There are three parts to Aysgarth Falls - High Force, Middle Force, Low Force. We will start by following the Herriot Way through Freeholders Wood and St Joseph's Wood past the Middle Force and Low Force part of the falls.

We continue up through farmland and leave the Herriot Way taking a more direct route up to the village of Castle Bolton where we will wander around the outside of the castle.

We then wander through the village and take a different route back to Herriot Way where we follow it almost back to where we left it earlier. We bare off down to the river where there are stepping stones we will use to get across.

We cut cross country to the hamlet of West Burton where Cauldron Falls is. Ending with a short walk back to Aysgarth Falls, where we'll cross a bridge with views up river to High Force. We can go to the viewpoint before heading back to the car park. If anyone is up for it, we can take a short drive to Aysgarth and go to the Aysgarth Falls Hotel for a drink and chat before heading home.

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.

Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots at this time of the year. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.

Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.

We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.