Some of the moorland sections are less well marked or obvious, so careful navigation is needed, and after heavy period of rain quite a lot of the more used paths were particularly muddy....

Sarah

There is a wide variety of beautiful scenery with fantastic views of Nidderdale from the Panorama Walk out of Pateley Bridge, lovely woodland walking round Eavestone Lake and in Skell Bank Wood and the magnificent walk through Studley Deer Park, with views of Ripon Cathedral in the distance....

RCS

It avoids the more dangerous road walking described in PATHAR1 and uses an alternative to the path near Glasshouses described in PATHAR1 that no longer exists. Well recommended. Buses run between Harrogate and Pateley Bridge stopping at various places en route so you can get back to where you started or even do the walk in sections....

Chrisl

After crossing the A59 we entered a county lane eventually turning off to the left towards High Warren Farm, through a narrow (24”) gate to be met by a narrow and very muddy path (p1), albeit the weather had been dry for some time. We turned right down Myers Green Lane, crossed a couple of stiles and a narrow gated bridge as we crossed pasture land to reach Hampsthwaite. We headed for Birstwith via a country road until we came to a farm building on the right where we passed through a gate (p2) and headed down a path to the side of the River Nidd; at parts the path was very narrow-12” (p3). The well signposted route then took us round the food processing mill across a narrow pedestrian bridge (19.5”) We then cross the road and continue along a beautiful part of the walk besides the Nidd through numerous gates and some stiles. Eventually the path led onto a lane that took us into the centre of Summerbridge (p12) (avoiding the very dangerous stretch of road - B6162 - in Pathar1.). We crossed the B6165 opposite the Flying Dutchman pub and went down the B6415 in the direction of Dacre Banks but only for about 100yds before turning right to take the path round the old sawmill. We therefore continued on or wide (safe) track (p15) that took us left to Harewell Wood Farm and then down to the bridge at glasshouse. Having crossed the bridge we took the sign-posted track on the left that took us onto part of the SIX Dales Trail This provide easy walking along a metalled track on the right bank of the Nidd all the rest of the way into Pateley Bridge where we arrived at the road bridge in the centre....

IASU1

We headed for Birstwith via a country road until we came to a farm building on the right where we passed through a gate (p4) and headed down a path to the side of the River Nidd; at parts the path was very narrow-12” (p5). The well signposted route then took us round the food processing mill across a narrow pedestrian bridge (19.5”) We then cross the road and continue along a beautiful part of the walk besides the Nidd through numerous gates and some stiles. At one point we come to a lovely hump back bridge (p6) – We do not cross this but instead take the stile on the left before it (p7) to continue on same side of the Nidd. In a few yards we turn right to cross the Nidd via the Ross Toll Bridge (p8). We had a wide path and easy walking to Harewell Hall where the proposed route was to leave the wide track we were on and follow a footpath to the bend in the river and the down along the bank of the Nidd near the sewage works. We therefore continued on or wide (safe) track (p15) that took us left to Harewell Wood Farm and then down to the bridge at glasshouse. Having crossed the bridge we took the sign-posted track on the left that took us onto part of the SIX Dales Trail This provide easy walking along a metalled track on the right bank of the Nidd all the rest of the way into Pateley Bridge where we arrived at the road bridge in the centre....

IASU1

The metalled path along the Nidd from Pateley Bridge provides very easy level walking all the way to Glasshouses. After crossing the bridge at Glasshouses the route continues along a path on the other side of the Nidd, but a sign here advises that the path is closed until mid-August 21 for repairs after flooding (it appears to have been closed for nearly 2 years). The path along the river here is very narrow and there is a small section that has collapsed and needs care (photo of this section below). The section of the path around a derelict building just before reaching the road at Summerbridge runs over a footbridge and between fences and is very narrow....

RCS

It *is* a long route, it's listed as 15 miles, but I recorded it on the OS Maps app and it reported 15.85 miles....

Carol

Given four starts as it would not be suitable for buggies or wheel chairs....

Ross

A very accessible route with a limited number of sections with narrow or poor surface route. There are many field crossings and stiles with a chance of livestock in fields. A very enjoyable route with the Sun Inn at the end....

Ross

A very accessible route with a limited number of sections with narrow or poor surface route. There are many field crossings and stiles with a chance of livestock in fields. A very enjoyable route with the Sun Inn at the end....

Ross

Lovely countryside and some wide views. Places of interest (and refreshment) along the way....

joy