Herriot Way

N Yorkshire

The Herriot Way is a circular long distance path that runs through some of the best scenery in the Yorkshire Dales; including the world famous Wensleydale and picturesque Swaledale. Along its length walkers will visit beautiful valleys, high, open fells and rolling, heather-clad moorland. The route crosses one of the highest points in Yorkshire, visits historic monuments and passes through a barren industrial wilderness; laid bare through lead mining. Beginning in Aysgarth and passing through Askrigg, Hawes, Keld, Reeth and Castle Bolton, anyone walking the Herriot Way will have had a fantastic introduction to the Yorkshire Dales. The walk is named after James Herriot; the fictional persona of the real-life veterinary surgeon who lived and worked in the Dales for many years and based on places he visited regularly.

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Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Attributes:	Challenging Moorland Literary
Start and Finish:	SE004884 - Aysgarth, N Yorkshire
Web Sites:	Herriot Way Jasmine Goes for a Walk - Herriot Way [blog] Masarnen Ramblers - Herriot Way [blog] Colin Johnston - Herriot Way [YouTube video] Stuart Greig - Herriot Way [blog]

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook	Walking the Herriot Way  (Pocket Routes  - December 2025 )
Badge	Herriot Way Badge  (Pocket Routes )
Certificate	Herriot Way Certificate  (Pocket Routes )

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