Hill Gill & Grange Farm Walk, Valley View Farm, Old Byland

Valley View Farm Cottages has some excellent walks around the farm and surrounding area which are sure to delight any walker.
The Hill Gill and Grange Farm Walk Distance: 1 mile.

• Right out of the farmyard and right again, away from the village, onto the road towards Sutton Bank.
• Take the path on the left leading to Grange Farm, but just before the farm take the track to the left and go across two fields.
• Look for the footpath sign on the left, and go through the gate into Hill Gill.
  
• Follow the path across the gill and onto the road.
  
• Turn right to get back to the farm.
  

A wide variety of trees grow in Hill Gill – hawthorn, hazel, elder, blackthorn, sycamore –some of them very old specimens.The few bare Elm trunks are the legacy of Dutch Elm disease. As the gill widens out it provides a good undisturbed habitat for flowering plants.

So if you enjoy walking, then come and sample the walks we have to offer here at Valley View Farm cottages.

If you would like to book a short break at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.