More Waterfalls and Castles in the Heart of Yorkshire’s Countryside

Begin your day with tasty treats from Wensleydale Pantry. Choose from a hearty Full English Breakfast or a choice of decadent cakes, plus there are plenty of vegan dishes to suit all your dietary preferences and needs.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 8.30 AM - 7.30 PM.

Your first official stop of the day is one of Yorkshire's worst-kept, but incredibly awesome, secrets; Aysgarth Falls.
This is undoubtedly one of the top nature spots of this entire trip through the Yorkshire Dales. The Falls are spread across three levels, so you can choose which parts you want to visit and how long you want to spend exploring each level.
You can park at the visitor centre for £2.70 for two hours.

This astonishing 14th-century castle has many accolades, including the fact that it's a Grade I listed building, as well as holding the title of a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
You could happily spend all day exploring the tremendous castle and grounds, but as you only have two hours, be sure to check out the top highlights such as archery demonstrations, bird of prey shows and of course, the mighty fortress itself.
Tickets to the castle, grounds and gardens cost £12.50 for adults and £9 for children aged between 5 and 18.
Opening hours: During the summer months between the end of March to the end of October; Monday to Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM.

Yet another stunning waterfall nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is Harmby Waterfall, a sensational waterfall that resides just 15 minutes from Bolton Castle.
Access to the waterfall can be gained by just a couple of minutes' walk from the main road through the village of Harmby so it's much easier to get to than many of the other waterfalls on this itinerary.

Another castle with an illustrious history in the heart of Yorkshire is Middleham Castle and this expansive fortress is definitely worth a nosey around.
It was once the childhood home of Richard III and the entire castle and grounds are positively teeming with enigmatic history, just waiting to be discovered through the many halls and fortified walls.
Tickets cost £7 for adults and £4.20 for children.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM.

The last official stop of the day is Jervaulx Abbey, a Grade I listed structure that was once one of the great Cistercian abbeys of Yorkshire.
With a tumultuous history, Jervaulx Abbey is definitely worth a mooch around and its fantastic ruins are truly a thing of beauty.
Entrance to the abbey operates on an honesty box policy, so you can pay as little or as much as you want to explore the ruins and grounds at Jervaulx.
Opening hours:
Open daily from dawn until dusk, throughout the year.

After a remarkably busy day, head to The White Bear in Masham for a hearty pub meal.
With fancy dishes such as venison, lamb and a trio of pork on the menu, you can be sure that your evening meal will sate your appetite in the most satisfying way!
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Friday: Lunch 12 PM - 3 PM, Dinner 6 PM - 8.30 PM Saturday: 12 PM - 8.30 PM Sunday: 12 PM - 7 PM.

Also in the town of Masham resides your accommodation for the night, the Kings Head Hotel which is a stunning 18th-century Georgian Inn with cosy rooms and a lovely bar/restaurant area complete with wooden beams and plush seats.