Our wedding is set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are infinite walks.... But here are a couple of our favourites (with link to AllTrails map) and associated detail;

Without a Car;

Skipton Castle Woods Trail. Easy. 1hr. 3km. Perfect if you do't have a car. Set off from the heart of Skipton, past the Castle and into the woods. Pair this with a pint in the Castle Inn, the famous meeting point of L&C.

The Three Peaks

(1) Pennyghent Hard. 10.5km. 3-4hrs. Smallest of the 3

Yorkshire peaks. Hop on a train from Skipton to Horton-in-Ribblesdale for this Circular

(2) Whernside Hard. 12km 4hrs. Set off from Ribblehead and wonder under the famous Ribblehead Viaduct and then up the spine of Whernside

(3) Ingleborough Hard. 13.5km. 4hrs. There and back of Ingleborough.

(4) All three (!) - A full day affair. 30km walk up 2000m+ elevation.

Settle - Get the train up to Settle (the journey's worth it in and of itself). You can go on various walks from Settle, including up to Stainforth Waterfall. Or, just enjoy a simple stroll around the Town

With Car;

Malham Cove Circular Medium. 2.5-3hrs. 8km. A must do, but could be busy on a bank hol. Fun Fact: Harry Potter scenes were filmed at the top of the Cove.

The Strid, Bolton Abbey Medium. 1.5-2hrs. 7km. Set off practically from the venue along the River Wharfe on a lovely trail, past the Abbey. Finish up at the Cavendish Pavilion, or with a Picnic by the river. Careful you'll be charged £15 for the privalege of parking your car.

Embsay Crag Medium. 1-1.5hrs. 3.5km. 10 mins drive from Skipton / Bolton Abbey. Stunning views over Skipton and even Cononley on a clear day. Can extend (up Cracoe Fell) or reduce (just round the resevoir) as required

Bronte Waterfalls Medium. 1.5-2hrs. 6km. Longer drive from Skipton, but one of our favourite jaunts. Recommended if you're into the Bronte's. Pair this with a trip to the quaint village of Haworth (and a pint at The Fleece)

Grassington to Hebden Circular Medium. 2hrs. 7.6km. Start with a stroll through the stunning village of Grassington (where Chris played his rugby as a junior) and thereafter meander through quintessential Dales scenery, and back along the River Wharfe.

Golf There's a driving range (White Hills) nr Skipton, and various courses nearby (Recommend Skipton or Bracken Ghyll for proximity)

Padel If you're on with the hype and keen to expend some energy then book a Padel Court (through Playtomic or directly through Skipton Tennis Centre)

Cycling We're told there's lots of top quality cycling to be done in the dales. Tour de Yorkshire routes here

Falconry something a bit different at Settle Falconry

Skipton is a great place to spend a day, thought here are plenty more charming Yorkshire towns and villages for a day trip;

If you've a car then we'd recommend the metropolises of Grassington or Settle, or smaller quaint villages of Gargrave, Malham, Kettlewell or Burnsall. Outside of the National Park, Haworth is definitely worth a visit, or Ilkley / Harrogate for larger towns

If you haven't got a car you can explore via the Skipton - Settle - Carlisle railway. Closer places worth visiting include Gargrave and Settle, or slightly further afield, Dent. You could also take the Leeds train to visit the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saltaire.

Canal Boat Trip (organised or self drive - see pennine cruisers) - having done this recently for Chris's birthday we can highly recommend

Skipton Castle Tour the 900 year old Medieval Castle

Clay Pigeon Shooting at former Olympian's shooting range in Kelbrook

Burnsall River - An old favourite day for Chris. Spend a day by the river in Burnsall, enjoy the water, have a bbq, play some french cricket, have an ice cream

Skipton Market - worth a wander up and down, but unless you're into high vis jackets or dog food, don't expect to find anything you actually want to buy