The Herriot Way is a delightful walk around the northern Yorkshire Dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale. It is based on a holiday taken by James Herriot with his son, which he described in his book ‘James Herriot's Yorkshire'.
Starting from the bustling little market town of Hawes, the Herriot Way begins with a visit to Hardraw Force waterfall, and then meanders down Wensleydale to the charming village of Askrigg. After exploring Askrigg it follows the River Ure to Aysgarth, with its famous waterfalls, before continuing down the valley to the imposing bulk of Bolton Castle. From here an old miners' track leads over East Bolton Moor, with breathtaking views over Swaledale, before descending to the charming village of Reeth, the ‘capital of Swaledale'. After passing through the tiny village of Heaulaugh, the trail once again follows in lead miners footsteps over heather moors to the hamlet of Keld at the head of Swaledale. The last day of this scenic walk begins with a visit to the pretty little village of Thwaite. The trail then follows the Pennine Way over Great Shunner Fell, with glorious views over Wensleydale and Swaledale, before descending to Hawes.