Appletreewick is a village situated in Wharfedale, within the southern part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This region features a diverse landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, open moorland, and limestone geology, with the River Wharfe flowing nearby and prominent fells like Simon's Seat. The varied terrain provides a setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more. Its natural features make it a destination for outdoor activities.
Appletreewick offers…
86
Routes
4.5
(261)
Average rating
2917
People visited

4.8
(54)
628
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(12)
67
hikers
10.0km
02:47
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(22)
205
hikers
11.4km
03:10
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(11)
123
hikers
8.52km
02:46
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(19)
87
riders
38.6km
03:09
660m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(13)
122
riders
30.1km
02:38
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
24.3km
02:13
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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46
riders
38.1km
03:20
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(6)
284
riders
33.4km
01:40
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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30
riders
19.5km
00:58
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
25.3km
01:19
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
81.2km
04:05
1,290m
1,300m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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48
runners
12.6km
01:40
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

49
runners
9.20km
01:12
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
16.5km
01:56
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
8.10km
00:59
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
38.2km
02:33
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
riders
45.7km
03:11
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
27.8km
01:49
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
25.6km
02:01
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
36.5km
02:18
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
33.4km
02:09
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
59.4km
04:34
1,290m
1,290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
2
riders
78.1km
05:30
1,210m
1,210m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Appletreewick offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 73 routes with an average rating of 4.57 stars. More than 96,000 visitors have explored the area.
Appletreewick provides diverse hiking terrain, from riverside paths along the River Wharfe to challenging ascents of fells like Simon's Seat. Routes also explore limestone gorges such as Troller's Gill. For a comprehensive overview, refer to the Hiking around Appletreewick guide.
Easy hiking trails are available in Appletreewick, including riverside walks and paths around Grimwith Reservoir. These routes are suitable for less strenuous outings. Find specific options in the Easy hikes around Appletreewick guide.
Appletreewick offers family-friendly hiking routes, including accessible riverside walks and paths around Grimwith Reservoir. These trails are generally less challenging and suitable for various ages. Specific routes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Appletreewick guide.
Many hiking trails in Appletreewick are dog-friendly, offering opportunities for walks along the River Wharfe and through the fells. It is advisable to keep dogs under control, especially near livestock. Consult the Dog-friendly hikes around Appletreewick guide for specific routes.
Key natural landmarks include the River Wharfe, which flows through Wharfedale, and prominent fells such as Simon's Seat (1,550 feet / 472 meters) and Thorpe Fell. The area also features limestone gorges like Troller's Gill and Grimwith Reservoir. Linton Falls on the River Wharfe is another notable feature.
The rolling hills and scenic roads around Appletreewick provide routes for road cycling with views across the fells and moors. The landscape of the Yorkshire Dales is well-regarded for this activity. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Appletreewick guide.
Appletreewick offers mountain biking opportunities across open moorland, river valleys, and rolling hills. Trails often combine gravel tracks, bridleways, and technical sections. Notable areas include Threshfield Moor. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Appletreewick guide.
Appletreewick is suitable for jogging and fell running, with routes along the River Wharfe and ascents to fells like Thorpe Fell. The varied terrain caters to different running preferences. Specific routes are available in the Running Trails around Appletreewick guide.
Routes in Appletreewick have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 9,800 users who have explored the 73 available routes in the region.
Appletreewick's diverse landscape, including moorland and river valleys, provides suitable terrain for gravel biking. Routes often utilize a mix of gravel tracks and bridleways. Further details are available in the Gravel biking around Appletreewick guide.
There are 73 routes available in Appletreewick on komoot, covering various sports such as hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, touring cycling, and gravel biking. These routes have been explored by more than 96,000 visitors.

