The walk that I found online was a 5
mile circular route from Leyburn to Harmby and back, starting in Leyburn,
however, we started the walk at Harmby so that we saw the waterfall at the end
of the walk.
To Leyburn
We left our car on Harmby Bank and
after a bit of confusion as to where the start of the walk actually was, we
headed down the hill until we reached a farm and walked along a wild flower
path. We were joined on this part of the walk by a cute black cat who followed
us for quite a way. Harmby is a small
village near Leyburn, in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
The views from here were amazing,
there was a sign pointing out all the landmarks in the distance – including
Middleham Castle. Once we had completed the walk we sat here in the field for
our picnic.
Leyburn
Leyburn was a much bigger town than
I thought it was going to be. We’d brought our own dinner as I wasn’t sure if
we’d be able to find a café there – there were lots, several pubs, a market and
many other shops. Market day in Leyburn is on a Friday.
From Leyburn, the walk takes you back
through a number of fields, some with cows in, until you reach Harmby Quarry. Just
over the road from here is the start of walk and Harmby Waterfall. You have to
cross over a stream to get to the waterfall, while a wooden gate allows closer
access. It was lovely and quiet; we didn’t see another person whilst we were
there.
