Dalesbridge

Settle Loop

Loops through the historic market town of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales, typically involving moderate terrain with some steep climbs offering panoramic views across limestone countryside. The route suits confident walkers but isn't ideal for buggies due to stiles and uneven paths. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for its blend of cobbled streets, riverside sections along the Ribble, and classic Dales scenery, with plenty of cafés in town for refreshments afterwards.

Craven Lime Works Trail (Southern Loop)

Traces the southern section of a heritage trail around historic lime kilns and quarries near Skipton. Mostly flat paths with short gentle inclines, following old tramways through meadows and woodland. Suitable for families and generally buggy-friendly on the main stretches, though some uneven surfaces near kiln ruins. Dogs welcome on leads. Offers fascinating industrial archaeology with well-preserved Victorian lime kilns and great views across Airedale – a gentle history lesson combined with co

Craven Lime Works Trail (Northern Loop)

Traces the industrial heritage of historic lime kilns through woodland and open fields with gentle inclines throughout. Suitable for families with older children who can manage uneven ground, though buggies won't cope with the rougher sections. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The lime kilns themselves are fascinating remnants of 19th-century industry, and woodland sections offer lovely seasonal colour and birdsong.

Pennine Way (Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale)

National Trails

A Pennine Journey