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
5.5
Penhill Beacon from West Witton
D028- Spectacular situation of Penhill Beacon
- Old lead mines below Penhill Scar
- Views over to Castle Bolton
Miles
11
Discovering the Upper Nidd
D029- A glorious open landscape
- Plenty of wildlife throughout
- Understand the nature of reservoirs
Miles
8.5
Embsay Moor Circular
D042- Wild moorland close to Skipton
- Open Access and trackless land
- Rylstone Cross and Cracoe War Memorial
Miles
5
Discover Skipton Moor
D052- Typical Dales moorland scenery
- Easy access from Skipton
- Commanding views across the Aire valley
Miles
6.5
Limestone Scenery from Conistone
D005- Limestone and gritstone scenery in a moorland setting
- Easy walking on excellent grassy paths
- Explore spectacular Conistone Dib
Miles
6.5
Sharp Haw & Flasby near Skipton
D009- Open moorland to forestry
- Long reaching views over the Ribble Valley
- Easy access from Skipton
Miles
7
Gordale Scar from Malham
D004- A geological masterpiece
- Includes Gordale Scar, Janet’s Foss & Malham Tarn
- Good all year round
Miles
6.5
Norber Erratics from Austwick
D041- A geological lesson near Austwick
- Silurian erratics meet limestone scars
- Panoramic views of the western Dales
Miles
7
Historic Villages near Settle
D002- 3 of the most attractive Dales villages
- Traditional limestone scenery and scars
- Historical industrial lime kilns
