The ‘Dales 30’ are the mountains over 2,000 feet within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are 30 of them. A growing number of people have now completed all 30 and are looking for an additional challenge. I have named another 10 excellent mountains in the area which completers should climb. The criteria for the…

The “Dales 30” are the thirty mountains in the Yorkshire Dales above 2,000 feet. I have loved climbing them and have done so from each conceivable direction and many differing weather conditions and seasons. I have also had a lot of feedback from those who have completed them or are presently doing so. I therefore…

“Access the Dales” is a registered charity with its main objective being to provide access (and remove barriers) for those through reasons of youth, age, infirmity or disability have been unable to enjoy the countryside. In particular, but not exclusively, is the introduction to hire of a fleet of All Terrain Wheelchairs for children and…

I have always been driven by Mountain Lists when walking in the UK. Starting with the Wainwrights I moved on to climb the Munros of Scotland in my 20s and 30s. It was obsessive. More recently the ‘Dales 30’, the ‘Peaks 75’ and ‘Marilyns’ in England and Wales have driven much of my walking. Different…

A recent walk up Sheffield Pike from Glenridding reminded me how exceptional the fells of the Lake District actually are. The 214 fells were the brainchild of a grouchy book keeper with an exceptional attention to detail. The 7 guide books are the best guide books ever written, the memories climbing them never forgotten. A…

It would not seem usual for a beginner to attempt the highest mountain in their country, but it is possible in England. Highest Mountain in England Whilst Scafell Pike is quite a strenuous climb, it is also something a person of moderate fitness can do with a little preparation and the right approach. It’s a challenging…

Not a competition! Each of the 500 walks on this website has a link to a GPX file. Personally I do not use a prescribed route but plan any walk from the paper version. The paper maps allow me to gain a feel of the land you are about to walk in and I love…

I have been walking in Britain for over 50 years. Many things have changed but I strongly believe that the key factors about walking in the outdoors have not. It is a place to enjoy, a place to explore and a place to learn about our heritage. Never has it been more important for people…

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…

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…

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…

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,…