Aysgarth and Bolton Castle: Three Falls and a Queen's Prison
Yorkshire and the Humber, England
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Aysgarth and Bolton Castle: Three Falls and a Queen's Prison
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The Ure drops over three broad limestone steps at Aysgarth — the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls — used in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. About three miles away across the dale to the north-east stands Bolton Castle, built between 1378 and 1399, where Mary, Queen of Scots was held for six months from July 1568 after fleeing to England.
Required Activities
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of 3
Walk between the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls at Aysgarth
2
of 3
Tour Bolton Castle above Wensleydale
3
of 3
Walk up from West Witton to the beacon on Penhill above the dale
Walk between the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls at Aysgarth
Tour Bolton Castle above Wensleydale
Walk up from West Witton to the beacon on Penhill above the dale
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Bolton Castle is closed from early November to early March.
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