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Burnsall is a village located in North Yorkshire, governed by the North Yorkshire Council (formerly Craven). With a population of 156, it sits within the BD23 postal area. Known for its historic bridge and scenic views of the River Wharfe, Burnsall serves as a gateway to exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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The Green at Burnsall
The Devonshire Fell at Burnsall
Fell Beck
This fine cottage is on the edge of the village of Burnsall, arguably the prettiest village in Wharfedale. It enjoys views of the adjacent beck and fell beyond and is perfectly situated for exploring the Dales and their many attractions.
Things to Do in Burnsall
River Wharfe Car Park
Skipton Castle
Explore Skipton Castle, a beautifully preserved medieval fortress where centuries of history unfold around every corner.
West View Park
West View Park in Ilkley offers tranquil green space, refreshing walks, and beautiful views at the foot of Ilkley Moor.
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Food & Drink
The Red Lion
The Fell Restaurant
The Secret Garden Bistro
Located in the picturesque village of Kirkby Malham, The Secret Garden Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with a fully vegan menu and a charming atmosphere. While enjoying the culinary delights, visitors can conveniently park at nearby pay-and-display facilities, making it an accessible stop for those exploring the scenic beauty of Malham and its surroundings.
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Geographic Facts
This village is geographically within the following regions:
- Population
- 156
- Postcode
- BD23
- Administrative area
- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Craven)
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Walkshire in Burnsall
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Bolton Abbey to Simon's Seat Walk
A 6-mile out-and-back walk from Bolton Abbey, up through the Valley of Desolation, on to Simon’s Seat and back. Route Start: Bolton Abbey Finish: Bolton Abbey Distance: 6 Miles Route Map & GPX File bolton-abbey-simons-seatDownload Walk Description what3words for start point: ///puzzle.ballparks.limbs Enjoy a beautiful, varied walk from Bolton Abbey, up through the Valley of Desolation on to Simon’s Seat. Walk through heather moorland, woodland trails and past waterfalls and rushing becks, culminating in spectacular views from the walk’s summit. Expect a challenging 3-mile hike up to the summit, making the most of a well-signposted path that rises slowly before reaching a peak of 485m. Then the return walk follows the same trail back down to the Bolton Abbey Estate.
Walk: Grimwith
This simple walk takes you around the beautiful Grimwith Reservoir. Take along your binoculars and you might see wigeon, teal, greylag and Canada geese on the water. The Route what3words for start point: ///motor.smarter.chucked Start / Finish Point: Grimwith Reservoir Car Park, New Rd, Hebden, Skipton BD23 5ED Distance: 4.2 Miles GPX Route Map drawaroute-15Download Walk Description The route to the east follows a well-surfaced track to a width of at least 200cm. There are some gradients reaching 1:8 to access the water’s edge but most of the route is relatively flat. The first section of the route to the west passes over the dam and is unsurfaced. From here, the track is surfaced with some gradients reaching a 1:6. Grimwith Reservoir is one of the best places to see wildfowl in the Yorkshire Dales so take along your binoculars and you might see wigeon, teal, greylag and Canada geese on the water.
Walk: Appletreewick
A lovely walk through some quiet lands to the north of the River Wharfe and through the well named Trollers Gill. The return is alongside the river. The Route What3words for start point: ///townhouse.mull.edgy Start / Finish Point: Appletreewick, Skipton BD23 6DA Distance: 6.5 Miles GPX Route Map appletreewickDownload Walk Description From Appletreewick the walk climbs north from the River Wharfe in to some quiet countryside. The views across Wharfedale are excellent, all the way from Grassington and down river towards Bolton Abbey. From here enter Trollers Gill, a place of legend where a big black dog once roamed. On leaving the gill continue in to an area of dales farms alongside Skyreholme Beck. Pass Parcevell Hall on the way back to the river. The return alongside the River Wharfe completes an excellent and varied walk.
Walk: Burnsall & Troller’s Ghyll
A walk through Burnsall, Troller’s Ghyll, Parceval Hall, Howgill and over the River Wharfe. The Route what3words for start point: ///professes.desktops.trickle Start Point: Burnsall, Wharfedale Finish Point: Burnsall, Wharfedale Distance: 8.3 Miles GPX Route Map burnsall-and-trollers-ghyllDownload Walk Description Troller's Ghyll Legends and folklore make for a fascinating walk. Amongst the hills and valleys near the village of Appletreewick is a limestone gorge so dark and forbidding that our ancestors once feared it. They believed it to be the haunt of trolls, hence its name of Trollers Ghyll. According to legend these trolls, or mischievous fairies, roll stones down the steep hillside onto the heads of unwary walkers! A more sinister tale is told of a wolf-like beast that lives in a cave in this ravine, with large fangs and staring eyes the size of saucers. This is the infamous Barguest, which preys on unsuspecting travellers – if your eyes meet then it is certain death! These legends have their origins in Norse mythology. Just above Trollers Gill are the crumbling remains of Gill Head Mines, the last working underground mines in the Yorkshire Dales. Lead was mined here between the 18th Century and the early 1900s; however, it reopened in the 1920s as a fluorspar mine which then continued in production until 1981. The surrounding moors are littered with the remains of the lead mining industry that once flourished in this area. Lead mining can be traced back to the Romans, although it was during the 18th and 19th Centuries that the mines were developed on a large-scale commercial basis with the advent of new mining and pumping technologies. Many years ago a pig of lead was discovered on the flanks of Nursery Knot with the Roman inscription of ‘Trajan’ on it, although this has since been lost.