Northern Dales Explorer - Day 1, Middleham to Aysgarth Falls

Northern Dales Explorer - Day 1 Map

NORTHERN DALES EXPLORER - Day 1
Middleham to Aysgarth Falls - 12 miles

From Middleham, a wander down Coverdale, then over Carlton Moor to the Walden valley. Returning to Wensleydale to our accommodation near Aysgarth Falls.

The Little John Hotel, Hathersage

Heading down to the River Derwent

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Coppice Wood

Entering Hay Wood near Nether Pidley

Climbing up through Hay Wood heading for Froggatt Edge

Froggatt Edge outcrops

Looking back along the path, Froggatt Edge

Fantastic views across the valley

Windy on the Edge

Panoramic views, Curbar Edge

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More spectacular views

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Viewpoint, Curbar behaind

A bit of a squeeze ...!

Pekinese ..??

Eagle Rock

Wellington Monument

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A stop for rereshment and a check of the route, approaching Baslow

Chatsworth House

Well-worn steps, Edensor

Looking back to Chatsworth, from New Piece Wood

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Small tarn and "Moatless Plantation", Calton Pastures

Bakewell comes into view, above Manners Wood

Getting close now, beyond Manners Wood

Weir and wildfowl, Bakewell

Bakewell comes into view, above Manners Wood

Getting close now, beyond Manners Wood

Weir and wildfowl, Bakewell

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N Dales 2023 Home Page
Day 1 - Middleham to Aysgarth Falls
Day 2 - Bolton Castle circuit
Day 3 - Aysgarth Falls to Hawes
Day 4 - Aysgill Force circuit

Day 5 - Hawes to Keld
Day 6 - Keld to Low Row
Day 7 - Maiden Castle circuit
Day 8 - Low Row to Arkengarthdale