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Best trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Best trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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England
#3 of 10 national parks

Want to find the best trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 547 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 59 easy hiking trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 29 to 17,864 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Trail reviews for Yorkshire Dales National Park

72,961 trailgoers Busiest in May
May 1, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Great Shunner Fell the third-highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, at 716 metres (2,349 ft) above sea level. In clear weather the summit affords views of Wensleydale to the south, Ribblesdale to the southwest and Swaledale to the north, as well as views into Cumbria and County Durham beyond the Lovely Seat 675 metres (2,215 feet) the second peak on the trail. The trail is easy to navigate, in good condition there is not a problem but when wet I can imagine it will be boggy in areas. At the top of Shunner when going back down go through the gate then turn right. I didn't but hopped the fence at the bottom. The last few miles is a road walk but the views are amazing, and you pass the Buttertubs.

Thwaite - Great Shunner Fell
Apr 21, 2025
Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

A beautiful hike around the Yorkshire dales stunning views.

Malham Cove and Gordale Scar Circular
Apr 20, 2025
Not crowdedGreat views

One of my best Yorkshire Dales walks ever! If you like your rugid mooreland, semi challenging walks - this is for you. We did need to scramble up quite a bit to get to the yarn, but once there, a beautiful place to stop for a break. Views were amazing. Car park is just past the camping ground entrance and probably space for 5 cars, so come early (and try to drive over Bittertubs Pass for phenomenal views).

Birkdale Tarn and Ravenseat Circular
Apr 18, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkDog-friendlyGreat conditionsGreat views

Took my brother on this walk as an introduction to the Yorkshire dales — we loved it so much! Malham Cove and Gordale Scar are always busy but the walk takes you to quiet bits

Conditions: No bugs, Dry ground, Well maintained
Janet's Foss and Malham Tarn Circular via Gordale Scar
Mar 30, 2025Hiking

A nice but very busy (in parts) route. We parked at the Yorkshire Dales Vistor Centre in Grassington which was £5.50 for the day. Super busy for the first part down to and along the river. When we went up and away from the river, we didn’t see that many other walkers at all. Lots of ewes and lambs grazing so dogs had to be on leads for a portion whilst walking through those fields but there were lots of opportunities for them to be off lead too. Some potentially difficult stiles to navigate with dogs - if you have a large/non athletic type dog they might struggle to get over these. We finished up in Grassington, grabbing a milkshake and some dog ice creams as the sun was out!

Grassington, a Walk Through the Meadows
Mar 21, 2025Walking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditions

Parked in Grassington Yorkshire dales visitor centre £5.50 for the day. The trail starts through the village and heads out across the fields to Hebden. Lots of stiles to climb but ground was dry under foot. There was a lovely tea shop in Hebden. Then it’s back by the river to Grassington ,where you get to see Linton falls.

Grassington to Hebden Circular
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Yorkshire Dales National Park is Malham Landscape Trail: Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, and Malham Cove, which has a 4.8 star rating from 6,089 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 980 ft.

What is the longest trail in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Yorkshire Dales National Park is Skipton, Ingleton and Reeth Circular. This trail is estimated to be 138.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

There are 547 trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 60,021 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Yorkshire Dales National Park has you covered. Skipton, Ingleton and Reeth Circular boasts the most elevation gain with 17,864 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Settle to Hadrians Wall, which will get you 17,240 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 89 camping trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park and the most popular is Malham Landscape Trail: Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, and Malham Cove with an average 4.8 star rating from 6,089 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 387 running trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park and the most popular is Whernside and Ribblehead Circular with an average 4.7 star rating from 2,544 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Yorkshire Dales National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 122 biking trails in Yorkshire Dales National Park and the most popular is Ribblehead Viaduct with an average 4.3 star rating from 118 community reviews.