Hill Forts at Kirknewton I enjoyed a short walk in the beautiful but rarely visited countryside south of Kirknewton, 5 miles from Wooler. The rolling countryside is packed with historical interest, in this case the ancient Iron Age Hill Forts. The walking is straightforward. The Walk The northern fringes of the Cheviots are a series of rolling hills gradually 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 170m Elevation: 170m / 557ft
Keld to Reeth walk Take the bus in to Upper Swaledale and return via a walk from Keld to Reeth. Initially start beside the embryonic River Swale but then take to the moors where there are many reminders of the areas industrial past. The Walk A reversal of one of the best sections of the Coast to Coast this 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 374m Elevation: 374m / 1227ft
Climbing Blencathra Climbing Blencathra via Hall’s Fell and returning via Blease Fell is the best way to enjoy my favourite mountain. Halls Fell has some minor scrambling but leads directly to the summit trig. The Walk I find Blencathra (or Saddleback) the most enjoyable mountain to climb and explore in the Lake District. Partly this is due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Walk round Ennerdale Water A walk round Ennerdale Water has so much appeal because it is quiet and unspoilt. On all lakeland walks the scenery is superb and this is no different, but the feeling of remoteness and inaccessibility adds a lot. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft
Kisdon Fell from Muker The walk starts at Muker, a village in Upper Swaledale. From here it climbs steeply up Kisdon Fell before dropping down to Keld. The low level return from Keld follows the embryonic River Swale. The Walk Kisdon Fell is unusual (and the better for it) in the Northern Dales due to it’s splendid isolation, steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 370m Elevation: 370m / 1213ft
Wuthering Heights walk Follow the footsteps of the Bronte Sisters on the classic Wuthering Heights walk. The walk visits the Bronte Bridge, Bronte Seat, Bronte Waterfall before heading up to Top Withins (the alleged inspiration behind Wuthering Heights) and a return via the reservoir at Stanbury. The Walk It was a bleak day of driving rain when I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Buckden to Grassington walk Take the bus from Buckden to Grassington and walk back by following the River Wharfe to Kettlewell. From Kettlewell it climbs on to the ridge of Great Whernside amongst beautiful limestone scenery and views. The Walk This one way walk takes in my favourite section of the Dales Way (albeit in reverse) with some lovely 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Ingleborough from Ribblehead The climb of Ingleborough from Ribblehead starts on the steep slopes of Park Fell. From here the going is good. In addition take it the Dales 30 peak of Simon Fell before heading for the summit plateau of Ingleborough. The Walk In my opinion this is the second best route to the summit of Ingleborough. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 515m Elevation: 515m / 1689ft
Embleton to Craster Walk The Northumberland Coast has some stunning walks. Many have historical back drops and this is certainly the case on this walk between Embleton and Craster. The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand proudly on a coastal outcrop and elevate this walk from excellent to something special. The Walk The beach at Embleton is one of my 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
The Walk Around Birkett Fell Dunsop Bridge is a lovely village to start the walk. Initially country houses and farms dominate. However after 2 miles the walk around Birkett Fell is a mix of country lanes, open countryside with a fine conclusion alongside the River Hodder. The Walk The Forest of Bowland is a lovely unspoilt part of the country, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 179m Elevation: 179m / 587ft
Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat make a long but entertaining circuit between Wensleydale and Swaledale. The climb up Great Shunner Fell is straightforward, the crossing over Buttertubs to Lovely Seat less so. They form part of the Dales 30 challenge. The Walk Two wild and lonely Yorkshire Dales’ peaks can be collected in a long 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
Coniston to Ambleside via Tarn Hows The one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside passes through some lovely Lakeland countryside. In particular Tarn Howes and Loughrigg Tarn are beautiful and relaxing places. Take the bus at the start of the day. The Walk This one way walk from Coniston to Ambleside takes you through the heart of the Lake District. The 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 3881273m Elevation: 3881273m / 12734456ft
