Walks in Draughton, North Yorkshire
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Draughton, North Yorkshire on foot.
Walk: Addingham and Bolton Abbey
A walk of real contrasts on the southern fringes of the Yorkshire Dales. With spectacular views from Chelker Reservoir to riverside walking on the Wharfe and the highlight an unusual approach to Bolton Abbey. The Route what3words for start point: ///donation.outfit.nightlife Start Point: Addingham, near the church Finish Point: Addingham Distance: 8.5 Miles GPX Route Map addleboroughandboltonabbeyDownload Walk Description From the village of Addingham near Ilkley climb through a golf course to Chelker Reservoir. After a short detour to the excellent view point at Haw Pike drop down to the River Wharfe. Continue along the Wharfe to Bolton Abbey, in fact an Augustinian priory. Cross the river and return to Bolton Bridge. Here join the Dales Way and follow The River Wharfe back to Addingham.
Walk: Bolton Abbey
An easy access walk at the delightful Bolton Abbey alongside the River Wharfe. This tranquil walk takes you past a well known section of the River Wharfe called The Strid. The Route what3words for start point: ///cello.lollipop.ratty Start / Finish Point: Sandholme Car Park, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6EX Distance: 4.6 Miles GPX Route Map drawaroute-14Download Walk Description An easy access walk at the delightful Bolton Abbey alongside the River Wharfe. For the first 1.8km of the route, the surface is compact stone at a width of at least 200cm. There are passing places and accessible benches along the full length of the route. Most of the route is flat with some areas having a gradient up to 1:10. From here, the route is unsurfaced with some gradients reaching 1:6.
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.
Embsay Reservoir and Embsay Crag Walk
This short walk near Skipton offers a pleasant and straightforward route, beginning with a stroll to Embsay Reservoir and finishing with an easy climb to the summit of Embsay Crag. The Route Start Point: Embsay near the Elm Tree Inn (5 Elm Tree Square, Embsay, Skipton BD23 6RB) Finish Point: Embsay near the Elm Tree Inn Distance: 3.5 miles GPX Route Map embsaycragDownload Walk Description what3words for start point: ///thrillers.simulations.spoils Start your walk from the Elm Tree Inn and follow a Pasture Road to the reservoir. Continue on a well-marked path leading up to Embsay Crag. The climb is short but rewarding. The route then brings you back to the village of Embsay, offering a fresh perspective as you return. This walk is ideal for anyone looking for a quick, scenic escape into the countryside.