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Aysgarth Falls Dog Walk, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales

Aysgarth Falls Dog Walk, Wensleydale

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Dog friendlyRiverside

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Three tiers of waterfalls on the River Ure — Aysgarth Falls is the Yorkshire Dales' most spectacular waterfall and a brilliant dog walk. Dogs run free in the National Trust woodland and splash in the river at multiple points below the falls. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was filmed here.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterRiver Ure throughout — waterfalls and calm pools
LivestockCattle in riverside meadows above falls
MudWoodland path muddy after rain
SuitsAll breeds — waterfall access needs care on slippery rocks
Best timeAll year — falls most dramatic after rain

Along the way

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Upper FallsThe broadest of the three falls — the River Ure spreads across wide limestone shelves. Dogs wade below the falls on calm days.

The route

Distance1.9 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 32 min
Climb↑ 63 m
RouteOut and back

A 1.9 km out-and-back dog walk from Aysgarth, with 63 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 63 m in total

Before you go

StartPeatmoor Lane, Carperby-cum-Thoresby, CarperbyOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingAysgarth Falls NT car park, DL8 3TH. Free for NT members
By train or busBus from Leyburn
UnderfootFalls viewpoints accessible. Riverside path rough
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