Appletreewick, Trollers Gill, The River Wharfe & The Best Pub In The World?

APPLETREEWICK,
TROLLERS GILL, RIVER WHARFE, & THE BEST PUB IN’T WORLD?
This walk combines gentle moorland and riverside scenery with rich local history, folklore, and some charming landmarks featured in the TV series All Creatures Great & Small. It offers a sociable, easy-paced experience with an optional adventurous scramble through Trollers Gill, a dramatic limestone gorge steeped in myth.

Walk Overview
Route: Starting near Appletreewick, the path follows the River Wharfe and passes through Trollers Gill.
Terrain: Mostly gentle moor and riverside walking, with a scramble up Trollers Gill for those seeking a bit more challenge.
Distance & Difficulty: Easy to moderate, although suitable for a sociable group walk, the scramble section requires caution & some agility. 9 miles 400m ascent.
Highlights: Beautiful natural scenery, historic sites, and TV locations from All Creatures Great & Small.

Key Points of Interest
Appletreewick: A picturesque village with charming stone buildings and a traditional Yorkshire atmosphere.
Trollers Gill: A limestone gorge with a fascinating folklore background. Named after trolls believed to throw stones at passersby, it is also said to be inhabited by sprites, pixies, goblins, gnomes, boggarts, and the legendary Barguest—a ghostly black dog whose gaze could petrify victims. The Barguest legend is thought to have inspired The Hound of the Baskervilles.
The River Wharfe: A scenic river that adds to the tranquil and natural beauty of the walk.
The Craven Arms: The finishing point of the walk, this pub is steeped in history and local lore.
It features:
A connection to a Real life Dick Whittington story.
An Ancient Crux Barn.
A bar used for a time, as the Drovers in the All Creatures Great & Small TV series.
The pub proudly claims to be the "Best Pub In The World," making it a perfect spot to relax and celebrate the walk.
Additional Notes
The scramble through Trollers Gill involves some rough terrain and stone climbing; appropriate footwear and care are advised.
The walk is ideal for those who enjoy blending nature, folklore, and cultural history.
Good weather is required for the scramble ascent through Trollers Gill.
This walk offers a wonderful combination of Yorkshire’s natural beauty, legendary tales, and cultural heritage, culminating in a memorable pub visit that ties everything together.

Rear Pub Car Park Available To Those Using The Pub For Refreshments After Walk

Wear Boots, dress for weather, Bring anorak, hat gloves, spare fleece, plenty to drink, food, sunhat, sunlotion, in a rucksack.
DOGS As we hope to ascend Trollers Gill dogs aren’t allowed.
NUMBERS LIMITED TO 16