Autumn walks in Yorkshire Dales: Best places in the Dales to go for an autumn stroll where you can admire the beautiful views including Malham Cove and Aysgarth Falls

With its stunning landscapes and tranquil lakes, waterfalls and rivers, there are lots of places in the Yorkshire Dales where you can appreciate the ever changing colours of the leaves during the autumn season.

Autumn is fast approaching; when the leaves change colour, birds migrate and the seeds fall from the trees.

The idyllic atmosphere makes for the perfect walking season, where you can enjoy the nip in the air whilst admiring the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.

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We have compiled a list of top-rated destinations in the Yorkshire Dales where people love to go for a walk in autumn.

Autumn colours at Thorp Perrow Arboretum. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)Autumn colours at Thorp Perrow Arboretum. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)
Autumn colours at Thorp Perrow Arboretum. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Thorp Perrow, Bedale

With an adventure playground, Bird of Prey displays and beautiful landscapes, Thorp Perrow is very popular with families who have children.

The park has a 4.7 star rating on Google with 1,750 reviews.

Hardraw Force, Hawes

This is England's largest single-drop waterfall and is set in 15 acres of grounds behind the Green Dragon Inn’s car park.

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Hardraw Force has a rating of 4.5 stars on Google with 808 reviews.

Aysgarth Falls

The centre is the perfect place to appreciate all the Dales has to offer and is walking distance away from the gorgeous villages of Caperby and Aysgarth.

Aysgarth Falls has a rating of 4.7 stars on Google with 4,359 reviews.

Stainforth Force, Settle

During the autumn season, salmon are often spotted in the river and it’s a very popular spot for picnics.

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Stainforth Force has a rating of 4.7 stars on Google with 687 reviews.

Harmby Waterfall, Leyburn

These falls have a rating of 4.5 stars on Google with 476 reviews.

Ingleton Waterfalls

There are plenty of opportunities to observe seasonal landscapes at Ingleton Waterfalls.

It has a rating of 4.7 stars on Google with 7,167 reviews.

Stump Cross Caverns

These caves date back to 1860, when they were first discovered by lead miners. With its rich history and fascinating structure, it’s the perfect place to explore in autumn.

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The caves have a rating of 4.7 stars on Google with 1,213 reviews.

The Strid, Bolton Abbey

These woodlands are one of the largest remains of sessile oak trees in the Yorkshire Dales and are popular for the flora and fauna. They are also home to a variety of wildlife including roe deer, otters, kingfisher and spotted woodpecker.

The Strid has a rating of 4.8 stars on Google with 357 reviews.

Malham Cove

This massive curving cliff formation of limestone rock is around 260 feet high.

It has a rating of 4.9 stars on Google with 4,353 reviews.

Gordale Scar

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This gorge is hidden in plain sight at Gordale and has attracted visitors for centuries.

Gordale Scar has a rating of 4.9 stars on Google with 1,788 reviews.

Hull Pot, Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Hull Pot starts on the western side of Pen-y-ghent just north of the footpath of the Pennine Way and leads all the way into Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

This walking route has a rating of 4.7 stars on Google with 189 reviews.

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