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Askrigg village – Aysgarth Upper Falls loop from Askrigg

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Askrigg

Askrigg village – Aysgarth Upper Falls loop from Askrigg

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Askrigg village – Aysgarth Upper Falls loop from Askrigg

04:20

16.7km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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43 m

Askrigg village

Highlight • Religious Site

Askrigg is a beautiful little historic village and a real treat to hike through, as it has one long main street that's lined with houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Very quaint, with two pubs, tea rooms, a bakery and a little shop, as well as few B&Bs.

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98 m

Skeldale House, Askrigg

Highlight • Settlement

The actual village name is Askrigg. It is a name of Norse origin which translates as Ash Ridge. Slightly elevated above the valley floor, Askrigg sits below the imposing Ellerkin Scar. The hill is even more impressive if you try to cycle up Moor Road (next to the Crown Inn) either to Muker (2.3km at 10%) or Low Row via Fleak Moss (3.0km at 10.5%).

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5.83 km

Footbridge Over the River Ure

Highlight • Bridge

7.95 km

Aysgarth Upper Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Aysgarth Falls is a spellbinding stretch of water in Lower Wensleydale that drops 98 feet (30 m). Best known for its triple flight of falls sculpted by the River Ure, the upper falls are usually the first ones you will encounter when visiting the area. Much photographed, painted and admired through the ages, they will certainly take your breath away.

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8.43 km

Aysgarth Middle Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

English Romantic painter William Turner visited Aysgarth on July 28, 1816, when making illustrations for 'A General History of the County of York' by Thomas Dunham Whitaker. As you stand there to admire the magnificent falls, watching the water crash into the river below with an almighty thunder, just imagine Turner stood in the exact spot more than 200 years ago doing exactly the same thing.

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8.75 km

Yore Bridge over the River Ure

Highlight • Historical Site

Yore Bridge spans the River Are at the Asygarth Falls. The bridge was built in 1539 and has a span of 71 feet.

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8.79 km

Aysgarth Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

The falls can get really busy with people mooching. Try and avoid weekends and holidays if this bothers you. Would recommend starting a walk away from the falls and adding them to the walk , then you can utilise the cafe

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12.1 km

River Ure

Highlight • Natural

16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

4.32 km

4.17 km

1.43 km

1.03 km

198 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

5.38 km

3.85 km

1.41 km

189 m

165 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

17°C

11°C

71 %

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Askrigg village – Aysgarth Upper Falls loop from Askrigg

Askrigg village

Skeldale House, Askrigg

Footbridge Over the River Ure

Aysgarth Upper Falls

Aysgarth Middle Falls

Yore Bridge over the River Ure

Aysgarth Falls

River Ure

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