Kilnsey Park

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Craven

England

Kilnsey Park

Curlew overlooking Wharfedale One of the iconic birds of the Dales. — Curlew overlooking Wharfedale Credit: Stephen Craven

Kilnsey Park is a picturesque and scenic destination located in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the stunning Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, it offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and educational experiences.

The park is renowned for its idyllic setting, with rolling hills and lush greenery stretching as far as the eye can see. It is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, with an abundance of walking trails and cycling routes that allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The park's diverse ecosystem is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Kilnsey Park is its well-stocked fishing lakes. Anglers flock to the park to try their luck at catching trout, with both beginners and experienced fishermen catered for. The park also offers fishing lessons and equipment hire, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this popular pastime.

For those seeking a more educational experience, Kilnsey Park boasts a nature trail and a discovery trail, both offering interactive and informative displays about the local environment and wildlife. Visitors can learn about the area's geological history, explore its diverse habitats, and even try their hand at fossil hunting.

The park also features a charming café and a farm shop, where visitors can indulge in delicious homemade food and purchase locally sourced produce. The café boasts panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, providing the perfect setting for a relaxing meal or a cup of tea.

Overall, Kilnsey Park offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland.

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Curlew overlooking Wharfedale

One of the iconic birds of the Dales.

Stephen Craven

Hidden sheep

One of the other walkers in our group noticed this sheep hiding under a stone bridge. The weather was warm and dry but not very hot, so it wasn't in need of shelter. We weren't sure whether it was injured, but couldn't do anything about it.

Stephen Craven

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [51]

Now known as Scot Gate Lane, the track descends steeply between rock outcrops. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [52]

A view of the incised and eroded small valley known as Dib, seen from the track. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [53]

At this point a footpath, part of the long distance Dales Way, crosses the bridleway, Scot Gate Lane. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [54]

From the junction, this footpath, part of the long distance Dales Way, heads towards Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [55]

There is a small stone flag bridge over a rivulet. Just beyond the gate, a footpath branches off to the right to descend into the incised valley known as Dib. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [56]

A view down the incised valley known as Dib. Seen from the footpath. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [57]

The footpath, part of the long distance Dales Way, heads across the moorland towards Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [58]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [59]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Scot Gate Lane. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [60]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Conistone. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [62]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path, part of the long distance Dales Way, towards Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Michael Dibb

Mastiles Lane dropping towards Kilnsey

Mastiles Lane was the subject of some controversy when the number of off-road vehicles using it was starting to have an adverse impact. Although it is still marked as a Byway Open to All Traffic on the map, it doesn't seem to remain so for its full length, and even where it is so marked, further west, there is a definite "all motor vehicles prohibited sign", so I was unsurprised not to meet the sort of continuous procession of trail bikes and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that one meets on a number of other BOATs in the National Park. Indeed, on an eight mile walk on a breezy day in January, there was one mountain biker and two walkers, apart from myself (and dog). The lane itself continues towards Kilnsey, but the small gate on the right gives onto a public footpath down towards the road junction leading to Coniston bridge - a better parking spot than a village in these times of infectious disease.

Andy Waddington

Descending from Green Haw Hill

From Malham Moor Lane, the bridleway passes west of Green Haw Hill and descends to the shallow valley followed by Mastiles lane on its way to Kilnsey. A fence replaces the disintegrating drystone wall on the left but will no doubt prove to be a much more ephemeral presence on the fellside, both rotting and rusting unlike the limestone which fits much better into the landscape.

Andy Waddington