The 10 Best Mountains without the crowds Heading up Catbells, Helvellyn, Snowdon or any one of the 3 Peaks in Yorkshire this summer will likely be very busy, too busy for me. There are so many hidden gems there is no need to follow the crowds. I have listed my own favourite 10 below where you are unlikely to see more than… May 5, 2021 1:38 pm
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme What would be a more fitting legacy than to relaunch the excellent Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award scheme following the death of its patron. With government support (even legislation) it could be significant driver for reversing the increasing physical and mental problems of our young. Fresh air, exercise, new skills, group work with friends, understanding… April 28, 2021 1:35 pm
Historical walks in the Dales The Yorkshire Dales has a rich and wonderful history. Complete this set of 10 historical walks and you will have a much better understanding of the area than from a guide book or the tv. Take a walk through history. These 10 walks cover the geology of the area as well as man’s influence through… March 23, 2021 5:07 pm
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Debate Nearly 100,000 walkers came to the Yorkshire Dales in 2019 to climb the 3 Peaks (24 miles, 5,500 feet of climbing). The difficulty and distance make a completion a cause for great satisfaction. Sadly most will never return. As a guide on the 3 Peaks I would estimate 60 to 70% of walkers complete the… March 12, 2021 10:42 am
Places to Avoid the Crowds If you would prefer to take a walk or explore in places to avoid the crowds how about visiting these 10 rarely visited dales and valleys in the Dales and Lakes. It is likely to be very busy in the National Parks of Yorkshire and the Lake District this summer. However there is some excellent… February 8, 2021 12:38 pm
A Busy Summer ahead? Holidaying in the UK is likely to be extremely popular this summer. The best known places may well be over run with visitors, ruining the experience for them and making it miserable for the poor residents. All the photos reflect walks in beautiful areas of the Dales and Lakes where you are unlikely to see… February 4, 2021 1:43 pm
Favourite Tarns in the Lake District One of the great pleasures of walking in the Lake District are the mountain tarns. Created by the work of glaciers around 15,000 years ago the tarns are the location of many of the most picturesque views. These are my favourites. The tarns in the Lake District (known as corries in Scotland, cwms in Wales)… December 7, 2020 4:55 pm
Walks in the Dales and the Lakes, compare. On a walk in the Dales I like to explore, on a walk in the lake District I tend to crave excitement. Both walks in the Dales and the Lakes offer a sense of adventure, just a different one. The Lakes charms are more obvious, publicised and up front. The Dales appeal is more hidden,… December 2, 2020 7:20 pm
The Rivers of the Yorkshire Dales With very few lakes or mountain tarns in the area (plenty of reservoirs though!) the rivers of the Yorkshire Dales provides the watery backdrop to some of the best walks. Each of the main dales of the region has their own river. In fact many of the dales are named after the river, such is… November 11, 2020 12:02 pm
Christmas Gifts for Walkers Have a browse in our on line Shop for exclusive gifts for Walkers. From books on the Dales and beyond, Ordnance Survey maps to vouchers for Navigation Training courses. A local Dales business. The Book Shop A growing number of books (some exclusive to Where2walk) are now available in our on line book shop. A… November 7, 2020 4:33 pm
James Herriot Walks The new TV series of All Creatures Great and Small has been excellent. Many of the locations that are used in the series are best visited as a collection of James Herriot walks. Most of the original series was filmed in Wensleydale and Swaledale to the north of the Dales whereas the present series uses… October 2, 2020 2:05 pm
Why I like walking in the North York Moors Some of my favourite times have been spent walking in the North York Moors. The unique feeling of space and big skies has always attracted me with only birds and grouse as company. What I love about walking in the North York Moors is the variety of scenery within a few miles. It makes for… September 3, 2020 3:03 pm
