One of our favourite Yorkshire Dales walks is through the lower Wharfe valley between Bolton Abbey and Burnsall. The walk along the river is relatively easy and is surrounded by the dramatic high fells of Burnsall. Along the route there is much interest from the ruins of Bolton Priory to Barden Castle and the beautiful village of Burnsall.
Points of Interest along the way
- Look out for the disused railway viaduct and disused railway
- Valley of desolation near Cavendish pavillion
Wharfe Valley between Barden and Burnsall
It is also worth taking a detour away from the river and climb, at least part of the fell to get a breathtaking view along the valley.
There is no shortage of cafes and pubs along the way for refreshments. The cafe at Burnsall offers an excellent array of traditional cafe fayre with home made cakes.
The Village of Burnsall from the fells
Looking back towards Burnsall
Parking
There is sufficient parking in Bolton Abbey and Burnsall. It is pay and display. If you go in the off season, you may find free parking on a suitable verge
I take it that the disused railway is what used to be the Addingham to Bolton Abbey Station part on the old Ilkley to Skipton Line and the viaduct is set back in the woods near the new A59 bridge at Bolton Abbey?
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