Catch the Summits
The 3 Peaks may dominate the headlines in the Yorkshire Dales but there is still room for some excellent fells round the edges. Some I actually enjoy more than the big 3 and the 20 selected for these walks all have share the same admirable characteristics and excellent views from their summit. All the summits involve a reasonable pull to reach and are therefore able to provide suitable smug satisfaction (or just relief) when the summit cairn is reached. Fair Snape Fell and the Calf may capture the imagination outside the official boundaries of the Dales but I will let you in to a little secret – Buckden Pike is my favourite.
Miles
8
Killing Grounds of the Wild Boar
D027- A worthy mountain walk
- Great views to the west and the sea
- Add in Hell Gill on the return
Miles
7.5
Whernside from Ribblehead
D010- Highest mountain in Yorkshire
- Beautiful Ribblehead viaduct
- Good tracks throughout
Miles
5
Longridge Fell
D040- A forested hill of merit
- Good views over the Forest of Bowland
- Choice of paths & tracks
Miles
9
Nine Standards Rigg
D056- An intriguing and mysterious name
- Great views over the Eden valley
- Visit pleasant Kirkby Stephen
Miles
5.5
Witches of Pendle…Hill
D036- Hill of historical significance
- Far reaching views
- A good scramble up the dry gills
Miles
6
The Calf via Cautley Spout
D017- The highest waterfall in England
- Easy walking once the plateau is reached
- Lonely and forgotten hills
Miles
10
The Lonely Howgills
D018- Easy walking throughout
- Quiet and peaceful
- The highest waterfall in the land
Miles
8
Simon’s Seat via the Valley of Desolation
D023- A conservation success
- A double peak with long reaching views
- Heather clad moorland
Miles
6.5
Upper Dentdale
D065- An engineering spectacular
- Views down Garsdale and Dentdale
- Circular from a station or a pub
Miles
9
Lovely Barbondale
D011- Connoisseur’s choice for a picnic spot
- Extensive views from the long ridge
- A peaceful and hidden Dales valley
