Down dales, over moors

Any walk of in the Yorkshire Dales will inevitably involve striding down one of its famous Dales and more than likely visiting some of the vast moorlands that dominate the upper slopes of the area. There are 30 walks which reflect the different characteristics of most of the dales and valleys but they also show the differing style of uplands; softer and greener in the limestone dales of the south but rougher and heathery to the north and in the Forest of Bowland. Most of the walks in this category are over 6 miles long and involve a good deal of effort to complete but the more effort that any of us put in the greater the rewards.

Miles
9

Limestone pavements above Littondale

D117
  • Impressive limestone walking
  • Views across the southern Dales
  • Start & finish in Littondale

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Miles
11.5

Malham Tarn to Littondale

D116
  • Easy walking through the limestone
  • Visit the lovely valley of Littondale
  • Far reaching views over the southern Dales

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Miles
7

Smardale Gill & Moors

D111
  • History & beauty in Smardale Gill
  • An airy moorland stroll
  • Pretty woodland and grasslands

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Miles
10.5

High Moors over Masham

D109
  • High level walking over grouse moors
  • Views over Nidderdale and the Vale of York
  • Easy walking on good tracks

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Miles
12.5

West Scrafton, Caldbergh & Colsterdale

D106
  • Explore the two dales of Coverdale & Colsterdale
  • High moorland walking on variable paths
  • Unusual views over Nidderdale

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Miles
11.5

Sedbergh to Dent and back

D101
  • Link these two attractive Cumbrian villages
  • Good views of Dentdale and the Howgills
  • One of the better sections of the Dales Way

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Miles
6

Twisleton Scars from Chapel-le-Dale

D102
  • Superb limestone scenery
  • Views over Ingleborough & Whernside
  • Explore attractive Chapel-le-Dale

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Miles
4

Limestone walking above Feizor

D094
  • Lovely limestone walking
  • An attractive hamlet at Feizor
  • Good view over to Pen y Ghent

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Miles
7.5

Bordley under Malham Moor

D095
  • A quiet walk through limestone scenery
  • Attractive moorland section
  • Rarely visited hamlet at Bordley

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Miles
5.5

Cracoe & Rylstone Cross

D099
  • Lovely walk on an escarpment
  • Good views over the southern dales
  • Enjoy a pint at the Angel

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