Cauldron Falls – Aysgarth Falls loop from Thoralby

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Cauldron Falls – Aysgarth Falls loop from Thoralby

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Cauldron Falls – Aysgarth Falls loop from Thoralby

02:35

9.40km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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404 m

Cauldron Falls (West Burton Waterfall)

Highlight • River

450 m

Cauldron Falls

Highlight • River

Located in the village of West Burton, Cauldron Falls are available for enjoyment by just about anyone - it's an easy walk right from the village. It is a beautiful …

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3.54 km

Aysgarth village

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in delightful Wensleydale, Aysgarth is a classic Yorkshire Dales village. There's good food at the George & Dragon and the fancier Aysgarth Falls Hotel, as well as the option …

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4.58 km

Aysgarth Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

The falls can get really busy with people mooching. Try and avoid weekends and holidays if this bothers you. Would recommend starting a walk away from the falls and adding …

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4.63 km

Yore Bridge over the River Ure

Highlight • Historical Site

Yore Bridge spans the River Are at the Asygarth Falls. The bridge was built in 1539 and has a span of 71 feet.

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4.79 km

Aysgarth Upper Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Aysgarth Falls is a spellbinding stretch of water in Lower Wensleydale that drops 98 feet (30 m). Best known for its triple flight of falls sculpted by the River Ure, …

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5.21 km

St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth

Highlight • Religious Site

Quiet little church near the Aysgarth Falls

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5.82 km

Lambert's Wood

Forest

6.19 km

Aysgarth Lower Falls (South Bank)

Highlight • Waterfall

On the River Ure in Wensleydale you have the quaint village of Aysgarth, and from here you have access to Aysgarth Falls. The falls comprise a series of three waterfalls, …

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9.40 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

2.35 km

736 m

514 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

1.67 km

1.39 km

1.37 km

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

3°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2022,Aysgarth Falls from West Burton

Good easy walk to Aysgarth Upper falls and then along to the next falls on the "other" side of the river. Lost the route slightly on the last quarter to evade cows but enjoyed a lovely unexpected treat right at the end of the walk. Then a pint!!