Farndale Daffodil Walk and River Dove Circuit

Farndale is a hidden dale in the southern North York Moors and its daffodils carpet the banks of the River Dove each spring, which is why this circuit is also known as the Daffodil Walk. The route leaves Low Mill, tracks the Dove upstream through meadows and stepping stones to Church Houses, then loops back over farm pasture and lane.

This is very much a working farm walk: sheep graze every field along the route and there are several narrow stiles and kissing gates, so dogs must stay on a lead throughout and you will need to lift larger dogs a few times. Off lead is realistic only briefly on the return lane. The riverside path is flat and gentle, mostly firm grass with some boggy patches in wet spells, and the whole loop is suitable for most abilities. Low Mill has a small car park and toilets, and during daffodil season the privately run Daffy Car Park across the road offers overflow parking for a small charge.