A Short Circular Walk From Askrigg

We thought it was time to have another walk from Askrigg so on a very pleasant morning three of us set off from the village centre to enjoy a very pleasant four mile walk. Mostly easy going with one short steep stretch through the wood. Lovely views along the way especially as you begin to go up a level, lots of opportunities to stand and stare or even sit and stare and soak in the wonderful views across to Bainbridge, Askrigg, the heights of Ellerkin and beyond.

Although a short walk, do go prepared, wear appropriate clothing and footwear and plan your route beforehand, take GPS, map and plenty to drink along with snacks.

Park in Askrigg where you can, parking at either end of the village and on the cobbles and head in the direction of Bainbridge down the hill. Past the large area where Carrs Billington is or used to be and walking along the causeway past Low Mill, over Mill Bridge and past the school gates, a few yards further on, on the left, there is a cattle grid. Down here and take the footpath to the right. You may even be lucky to find eggs for sale here, do get half a dozen, delicious! You’re now walking beside the old railway line, through Abbey Head to come out onto the road at Yore Bridge, OS Grid Ref: SD 93353 90744.

Turn left and follow the road into Bainbridge. Carry on through the village keeping to the left of the village green, through the children’s play area and eventually to cross the River Bain. Do look to your right as you go over the bridge to see the Archimedes Screw nicely generating electricity for the village. Follow the road a little further and after the last house on the left take the next footpath on the left, you have also passed the garage on the right here. Through the stile, keeping to the right, sweep round to the right round Brough Hill and up the incline where the Roman Fort is, although there is nothing to see here, to reach another stile bringing you into a large meadow, depending on what time of year please do keep in single file through here. Out onto the road to pick up the next footpath on the opposite side of the road.

Through more stiles and into the wood. It was quite overgrown in here, quite passable though, and our footpath was very visible for us. Come out up a level to the edge of the wood and follow the path to Cubeck and the road to Thornton Rust. Turn left here and walk down the hill, very little traffic but there will be an odd vehicle. At the A684, turn briefly right and then take the road on the left into Worton. Follow the road down through the village and continue down the hill in the direction of Askrigg eventually arriving at the metal bridge over the River Ure. Here you have a choice, either take the first footpath on your left and walk through the fields back to Askrigg that way. In late spring and early summer the fields along here are just stunningly beautiful or take the footpath lined with flag stones back to Askrigg. The village is visible to guide you and, of course, well marked on the map.

We stopped at the café in Askrigg for a welcome cuppa and cake or do visit any of the pubs etc. We have School House to sleep four plus up to two well behaved dogs welcome in Askrigg and of course all our other lovely Country Hideaways cottages are well within travelling distance of Askrigg. Call me, Nadine, or my daughter Joanne, for friendly help and advice and to book over the telephone or, of course, do book online if you would prefer.

Very much looking forward to hearing from you!