There are so many great walks in Wharfedale & Craven. Here are our Favourite walks in Ilkley and the surrounding areas.
courtsey of T&A
This walk climbs through the woods and then up onto the hill beyond with excellent views back across the town to the moor before returning via an unexpected ghyll and brushing a seldom-visited village before returning along the valley. More details can be found here.
Route map here.
EMBSAY RESERVOIR
Embsay: Photo Credit Yorkshire Water
Distance: 1 mile
Parking: Embsay Reservoir car park just off Pasture Rd, Skipton BD23 6PR
Terrain & Gradient: Half of the walk is on wide footpaths and tarmac road and half is on grass paths which can be boggy. The footbridge is also rather narrow.
The shortest of the local reservoir walks, this short circular walk around the Embsay Moor Reservoir gives wide views over the surrounding fields and moorland edge including Embsay Crag. This is a new route to us, suggested by a friend and we will definitely be trying it out this Summer
Whether you wander beside or a paddle in the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone. With the Welly Walk Woodland Adventure Trail (not suitable for prams!), the stepping stones over the river and the numerous seasonal extras on offer, Bolton Abbey makes a great day out! The cafe is well stocked if you are hungry or thirsty with ice creams being available at both the shop & the kiosk!
