Burnsall is one of the prettiest villages in the Wharfedale valley; North Yorkshire.
Hike up Cracoe fell and to Rylstone Cross for stunning views of the valley.
Stats
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Length | 12 mi – 19.5 km |
| Total elevation | 2,116 ft – 645m |
| Highest point | 1,610 ft – 490m |
| Walking time | 4h20 |
| Terrain | Paths and footpaths |
| Equipment | Sufficient water to keep you going for 12 mi or 5 hours (There are no shops or pubs en route). Some layers as it can get windy and exposed. |
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Getting there
- Driving: Car Park in front of Riverbank Burnsall (fee-paying)
- Public transport: Sadly, the walk is not easily accessible by public transport. It takes 2 busses from Skipton to reach Burnsall.
Watering Holes
- The red Lion – Burnsall – at the beginning or end of the walk.
A Thwaites Brewery owned pub and hotel.
Outdoor seating in the summer and roaring wood-fire in winter.
The food is excellent and focuses on local produce but priced on the high side.
Expect pub classics served from 12:00-21:00 daily.
Make a week-end of it – Where to stay and eat
Burnsall is one of the prettiest villages of the Wharfe Valley and only a stone-throw away from Grassington.
Make a week-end of it walking in the area as the possibilities are endless. For film and TV aficionados, Calendar Girls as well as All Creatures Great & Small have used the village as filming location.
For a luxury and gourmet stay: The Devonshire Fell – Burnsall
It only has 16 rooms and all are decorated individually.
The food there is exceptional. It offers a bistro for less formal dining, yet offering classics like fish & chips as well as gastro-pub fares such as char-sui pork belly. Whilst the restaurant has been awarded 2 AA rosettes.
Rooms are not cheap but the hotel offers an good package for 2 nights stay, dinner, afternoon tea and spa.
For self-catering, small groups or families: Moorside Farm cottage – Hebden
Not in Burnsall but between Grassington and Burnsall. There are good walks from its doorstep.
A stunning stone-built farm with 4 bedrooms. (2 twins and 2 doubles) And 3 bathrooms
Very cosy with log-burner in the sitting room, a large very well equipped kitchen and a dining room.
The owner was brought up in the house and has renovated the property with her family.
For a cosy B&B: The Green – Burnsall
With only 3 rooms, each has a king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom.
The owner can make you a packed a lunch if you are planning to spend your day on the fells.
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