Langstrothdale - River Wharfe

Langstrothdale - River Wharfe

At the very beginnings of the river Wharfe in Langstrothdale there can be found numerous small, but pleasant falls along this stretch of the river.

Starting at Deepdale bridge you have 2 options -

1/ Park the car just after Deepdale Bridge and walk back around over the bridge then following the Dales Way as far as Beckermond, then return, this way give access to many of the small falls and places where the limestone narrows forming tight channels. A walk of approx 2.5 miles round trip.

2/ Drive up, following the course of the river. The only downside to this is the lack of access and available parking once the road leaves the riverside. However it does then give you the opportunity to continue up as far as Oughtershaw. 

Falls at Oughtershaw, not a lot of water in them at the time.

Posforth Gill

Posforth Gill,

Bolton Abbey, A place known for its Priory ruins, The Strid, and its walks along the River Wharfe also has 2 other Waterfalls up the Valley of Desolation. 

Just off the path to "Simons Seat" is there are 2 other falls well worth a visit.

There are parking charges but these are transferable on the day between the 3 Car parks, 

1/ Bolton Abbey car park is closest to the Priory Church and Ruins and Stepping Stones.

2/ The Cavendish Pavilion car park which is adjacent to the river Wharfe , entrance to Strid Wood. 

and the walk to the Valley of Desolation.

3/ Strid Wood car park at the northern end of the Estate.

Park at the Cavendish Pavillion and cross the wooden bridge. 

Turn left and go through the gate, following the path upstream and join the road to Waterfall Cottage.

 At the cottage, turn right through the gate and follow the track uphill. 

You soon reach a track down to the left to the first, and largest waterfall. 
Cross the footbridge and follow the path to the fall.

Park at the Cavendish Pavillion

Cross the wooden bridge

Head down toward the footbridge

Cross the footbridge and follow the path to the fall

By continuing up the left hand side of the fall, continue along the track until you come to a point where the pathway heads left away from the stream. There is a small track that continues straight on which leads to the second fall.

Ghaistrill's Strid

Ghaistrill's Strid

About a mile upstream from Grassington is Ghaistrill's Strid, similar to its namesake at Bolton Abbey but probably not as well known.

Park in the National Park Car Park off the B6265. 

Turn left out of the car park and walk back towards the town centre. 

Continue past Main Street and bear left down hill towards the bridge. 

Do not cross the bridge, instead take the lane on the right adjacent to the "Welcome to Grassington" sign. 

Take the kissing gate on the left and walk diagonally across the field toward the river. Follow the path for approx 1Km until you reach the "Strid"