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Suggested filming-location trail

Upper Wharfedale and Littondale

Grassington, Burnsall, Kettlewell and Arncliffe, with the private farm landscape kept off the pin map.

Allow
Full day
Transport
Car + short walks
Distance
About 37 miles / 60 km
Stops
4
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  1. Market stalls in Grassington market square, the principal Darrowby filming location
    Photo: Chris Heaton / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Start hereOpen to visitors

    Grassington

    Begin at the public market square, where the Drovers exterior and Endleby's shopfront are close together. The Skeldale House exterior is a private home: stay in public space, do not approach the door and do not photograph into the house. For a longer outing, follow the Dales Way towards Linton Falls or continue to Burnsall.

    Time
    1–2 hours
    Arrival
    Use Grassington National Park Centre car park or current DalesBus services.
    See the location →
  2. St Wilfrid’s Church tower and churchyard among green fields in Burnsall
    Photo: John Sparshatt / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Next stopOpen when the church is open

    St Wilfrid's Church

    The exterior is visible from public approaches. Enter only when the church is open and never interrupt worship or community use. The Dales Way links Burnsall with Grassington in about 3.5 miles, passing Linton Falls.

    Time
    20 minutes
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →
  3. Stony Top Mere Road descending between dry-stone walls towards Kettlewell
    Photo: Gordon Hatton / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Next stopOpen to visitors

    Kettlewell and Top Mere Road

    Use village streets and public rights of way. The road is part of a working rural landscape, not a closed set.

    Time
    30–60 minutes
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →
  4. Arncliffe village green, stone buildings and surrounding hills
    Photo: Andy Beecroft / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Last stopOpen to visitors

    Arncliffe

    The green and public roads can be visited. The rear-yard filming area is private and is not mapped.

    Time
    20–40 minutes
    Arrival
    Use the named public visitor entrance or village parking.
    See the location →

Route source

Distance and route details come from the linked tourism or route source; Google Maps is provided for live directions.

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