The Herriot Way | Yorkshire Dales | Day Five | Grinton to Aysgarth Falls

The Herriot Way is a 52-mile long distance path that takes in the very best of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
It was inspired by the famous vet and author Alf Wright, better known by his pseudonym of James Herriot, and visits many places associated with him. The walk is designed to be completed in four stages but we took an extra half day to allow for travel time.
It's a circular route so it can be started from any point - we chose to start from the Aysgarth Falls car park as a car can be left there for a week.
There's plenty of accommodation along the way, including campsites, bed and breakfasts and even Youth Hostels, so you can break it up how you choose - or walk it a bit at a time.
Although the Herriot Way isn't signed, it follows well-used rights of way and is easy to follow.
After a good night's sleep we set off straight onto the moors for some high-level walking with great views over Swaledale.
We descended to Dent's Houses before exploring the imposing Bolton Castle, where we found a cafe for refreshments. After a walk through fields we reached the impressive Aysgarth Middle Falls and the car.
I walked the Herriot Way with @ramblingracheltrailtales - check out her channel for loads of great content.
Herriot Way official site - www.herriotway.com/
Bolton Castle website - boltoncastle.co.uk/

[@richardl7161]

I've enjoyed your 5 videos - thank you. See Bolton Castle brings back happy memories for me. My wife and I got married there, halfway through a 14 mile walk. That was in 2004, sadly she is no longer with us.

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks so much for watching, I’m glad it brought back good memories for you, so sorry to hear about your wife x

[@reluctantfellrunner]

Fantastic hike out for you. Plenty of water in that river.

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks - yes it was quite impressive!

[@SharonNottle-od1ix]

What a beautiful walk thank you for sharing

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks and thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Wonderfully captured Steph, love it 😊
That photo of Steve Redgrave was rather random.
Definitely a good and enjoyable stretch of the trail. Lunch in the castle was a real treat.
Good times and happy memories made 😊

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks Rachel - I should have recognised Steve Redgrave in the photo, I'm useless! 😀it was certainly a great day 🙂

[@solitaryrambler]

Well done to you and Rachel for completing it Steph! Got your medals for it I see 😃 Loved the outtakes at the end! I won't say anything about that randy cow! 😂👍

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks Patrick, these things always happen at the wrong time don’t they! 😂

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding --what an awesome journey.

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks, yes it was one of the best trails I’ve done!

[@LouandLolsTravels]

A great adventure nicely wrapped up, no doubt one you'll remember for a long time. Couldn't believe the size of that pie! Well done x

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks - it certainly was an epic trail! I know, it looked lovely, they need to do a veggie version! X

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Haha! Come on Emmerdale, move it! 😂

[@endurance-adventures]

😂😂😂

[@Hewhowalks-fv5mq]

Nice walk. was the wooded stand at about 3 min put there just to confuse walkers?

[@endurance-adventures]

Thanks, I’d love to know what it is for! 😄