This quaint market town in Nidderdale is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside and the Yorkshire Dales.

Great British Life: Yorkes Folly, Pateley Bridge by Sheila ButtonYorkes Folly, Pateley Bridge by Sheila Button (Image: Archant)

Pateley Bridge
4 miles from Pateley Bridge
This walk that begins and ends in Pateley Bridge taking in the often unheralded countryside of Nidderdale involves two steep climbs, taking in moorland and woodland paths
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Great British Life: Middlesmoor Church by Terry FletcherMiddlesmoor Church by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Ramsgill
4 miles from Pateley Bridge
This wonderful walk makes good use of the Nidderdale Way to explore the three charming villages of Middlesmoor, Stean and Lofthouse.
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Brimham Rocks
5 miles from Pateley Bridge
This walk begins at Glasshouses on the banks of the Nidd and arrives at the iconic Brimham Rocks by riverside paths and woodland .
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Great British Life: Gouthwaite Reservoir by Sheila ButtonGouthwaite Reservoir by Sheila Button (Image: Archant)

Middlesmoor
7 miles from Pateley Bridge
Set off from the village of Middlesmoor and take in a section of the Nidderdale Way passing by Scar House Reservoir and enjoying fine views of Gouthwaite Reservoir at the end.
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Fewston Reservoir
7 miles from Pateley Bridge
This gentle walk by Yorkshire Water is a circular that encirlces Fewston Reservoir and takes in Glasshouses and provides you with stunning views of the Washburn Valley.
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Burnsall and Linton
10 miles from Pateley Bridge
Crossing over into the nearby Yorkshire Dales, this walk takes in the riverside surrounding the pretty village of Burnsall and visits Linton Falls.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.