Nidderdale Way

Nidderdale is the best-kept secret among the famously beautiful Yorkshire Dales in northern England. Uniquely, this scenic valley has three large reservoirs made in the 20th century by damming the River Nidd, creating a haven for birds including rare species. The valley is also rich in human heritage, from mining to Methodism. The Nidderdale Way is a 54-mile circuit starting and ending in the market town of Pateley Bridge; it can be walked comfortably over four to six days, and is well maintained and waymarked throughout.Our third edition documents recent route changes and has improved mapping, with many extra features labelled. It is perfect bound, making it lightweight and pocketable.The book has all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday:• concise directions, printed on rainproof paper• 16 pages with detailed route mapping (1:45,000)• background on the River Nidd, minerals and textiles• four-page section on habitats and wildlife• contact details for accommodation and transport• Link routes from Ripon and Knaresborough• lavishly illustrated with 95+ colour photos.

A lifelong walking enthusiast, Beth moved to Nidderdale after retiring from general practice . She has enjoyed walking many long distance routes, most recently the Nidderdale Way. Finding that previous publications to this route were out of print, she decided to write a new guidebook as a retirement project. Her guidebook was first published in 2019, and is now on its third edition.