Guided Walks up the ‘Dales 30’

Pen-y-Ghent (694m/2,277ft). ‘Graceful mountain in the southern Dales’

8 miles

From Horton the climb follows the traditional route up Pen-y-Ghent. However from the summit the route heads along the broad ridge to Plover Hill. The path then drops steeply in to the remote dale leading to spectacular Hull Pot before returning to Horton.

Whernside (736m/2,415ft). ‘The Highest Mountain in Yorkshire’

11 miles

The route starts at the spectacular viaduct of Ribblehead. It follows the traditional 3 Peaks path for half the climb before continuing to the north side of Whernside overlooking Dentdale. This is a rarely visited part of the mountain with 3 lonely tarns and wonderful views. A sharp descent from the summit leads back to Ribblehead.

Ingleborough (723m/2,372ft) ‘The best of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks’ 

10 miles

Starting at Clapham the route climbs past Ingleborough Cave, Trow Gill and Gaping Gill to the fine summit. The summit plateau is full of interest and excellent on a good day. The descent passes through the Ingleborough Nature Reserve which has , in my opinion,  the finest stretch of limestone pavements in the country.

Great Shunner Fell (716m/2,349ft) & Lovely Seat (675m/2,215ft) from Upper Swaledale

10 miles

Two of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains from the more unusual side. From the village of Muker join the Pennine Way for the route up Great Shunner Fell. After Shunner cross via the col at Buttertubs to Lovely Seat before continuing on the ridge for 1 mile. Then drop back down to Muker.

Rogan’s Seat (672m/2,205ft) from Keld in Upper Swaledale

8 miles

One of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains. From Keld, cross the embryonic River Swale. Climb out of the valley through the remains of the 19th century lead mining industry before an easy stalkers path leads to the summit. The return is via the gill to the west, a little rough in places but with outstanding views.

The Calf (676m/2,218ft), Calders (674m/2,214ft) and Fell Head (640m/2,100ft) from Sedbergh

11.5 miles

Three of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains. A steep climb from Sedbergh leads to the broad ridge at Winder Fell. From here the walking is excellent, the miles past and the views superb as you pass Calders, The Calf and Fell Head. A return from Fell Head is to the west of the Howgills along the Lune Valley.

Yarlside (639/2,096ft) and Randygill Top (624m/2,047ft) from the Cross Keys, nr Sedbergh

8 miles

Two of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains. From the Cross Keys it is a steep climb to the neat summit of Yarlside. An undulating ridge from Yarlside leads to Randygill Top where we have the option to continue or drop back down in to the valley of the Cross Keys Temperance Inn.