Best walks from Gargrave

Hellifield Station to Gargrave Station

A delightful walk; beautiful views in every direction; gorgeous route. A delightful walk on lovely old, open and wooded rural lanes, grass tracks, pasture and woodland, with only two short climbs and the rest level on good surfaces. One low-traffic tarmac section beside the River Otter; muddy and puddly in places after rain but never impassable, with a level crossing and a few stiles and kissing gates. Joins the Pennine Way before Gargrave. Otterburn and Bell Busk have no facilities; abundant wildlife including butterflies, curlews and a spotted flycatcher. Gargrave has shops, pubs, toilets, a railway station and buses.

10km.

There is a level crossing near the start, and Mark House Lane can become stony or stream-like in very wet weather.

Lunch: No facilities at Otterburn or Bell Busk midway; cafes, pubs and a shop at Gargrave.

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Gargrave Station to Skipton Station

An easy, dead-level walk along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath virtually all the way, on an excellent, well-maintained compacted-gravel and stone surface. A few gates, kissing gates and a short flight of stone steps. Lovely meadow verges rich with wildlife and a fine entry into Skipton by the canal basin.

8km.

The busy A65 runs nearby and traffic noise can detract from the tranquillity in places. A short flight of stone steps and some gates.

Many pubs and cafes in Skipton, plus bus and train stations at both ends.

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