There is a lot to see on this stage, and if you are starting the tour in Aysgarth and don't want to rush things you could spend a night in Askrigg or Bainbridge. This might make the two first days rather short for most walkers. You could however take time to explore Bainbridge and its surroundings (milepost 6). You start by following the banks of the River Ure past the Upper Fall and then from Worton Bridge (milepost 4) climb up the north side of the dale to Askrigg (milepost 5). You continue at a high level on the north side of the dale passing several farms and hamlets and surmounting numerous stiles before reaching Hardraw Force waterfall. From there it is only a couple of miles across the valley to the stage end at Hawes. 