Aysgarth & Castle Bolton From Askrigg
Introduction to Walk 2822
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Wensleydale
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Stephen Starkey
Length - 14.5 miles / 23.6 km
Ascent - 1510 feet / 458 metres
Grade - mod/hard
A Yorkshire Dales walk in Wensleydale, starting from Askrigg, of All Creatures Great and Small fame, and taking in three waterfalls at Aysgarth en route to Castle Bolton. The return is across the flanks of Carperby Moor. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL30 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
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| Ordnance Survey Landranger 98 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 98 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walks in Dales Country
A guidebook to 30 hand drawn family walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales. The 30 circular walks take in well-known spots such as Malham and Ingleborough. Routes take between a half to a full day. Also less-frequented, almost secret routes. Graded from easy to strenuous.
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