West Burton to Aysgarth Falls

I  know, I’ve written about this route before, probably, but it’s a lovely walk with lovely views, some short climbs and places to stop for a ‘cuppa’ along the way. Just over four miles but please do extend the circle if you so wish to make for a longer walk. Hope you enjoy!

A local walk for me but do always walk being prepared, as I do, for the weather to change, always take plenty of drinks and snacks, plan your route beforehand and take GPS, compass and map. This should come as automatic before setting off. Just a little word about walking by the side of the road though, if you don’t already, please always walk on the right hand side of the road, facing oncoming traffic and try and step off the road or well into the side if there is anything coming. Keep safe!

Park in West Burton wherever you can, don’t forget there are a few parking spaces down at the waterfall area, and head up hill, south west, towards Town Head. At Fell View house, just before the bungalows, you will see a stile and footpath off to the right, north west, follow the footpath to the B6160. Turn right once on the road and walking on the right hand side of the road, cross over at the concrete steps to take the footpath opposite, through the stile gate, down the steep steps and follow the footpath to Eshington Bridge. Cross over the bridge and to the right of the single track road there is a gate and to the right of the gate a stile. Through here and head up hill towards the barn, a few yards to the left of the barn is a stile, through the stile and follow the path uphill and down and up again towards the A684.

Cross over the road and head down the tarmac footpath to the church. Have a look in the church, always worth a visit, the graveyard is quite interesting too. Then follow the path to the right, or you can walk to the left of the church and down the stone steps to the falls. Stop for a cuppa and cake at the Mill Race Tea Shop and walk up into the National Park Car Park and have a cuppa there, wonderful homemade food to have here. Once you’ve explored make your way back to the church, keeping to the left, continue through the church yard in to the fields. Soon you’re walking through a little wood and then by the river, past the Lower Force, really lovely along here, continue to Hestholme and Hestholme Bridge.

Over Hestholme Bridge and look out for the path on the right through the wood, follow the incline out into the field. Well worn path through the field heading south to the B6160. Turn right. Follow the road to the next stile on the left, cross the field following the footpath posts behind Sorrelsykes. Now follow the path through stiles, gates and fields to come out at Flanders Hall. Continue along the single track road to the B6160. Here follow the cobbled footpath and continue on into the village and onto the village green.

Do come and stay in one of our beautiful Country Hideaways holiday cottages and enjoy this walk, along with many others you will find on this blog. We always look forward to hearing from you. Call me, Nadine, or my daughter Joanne, on 01969 663559 to book over the telephone and for friendly help and advice or, of course, do book your holiday online if you prefer.

We’re hoping to hear from you quite soon!