Cross Fell from the West Cross Fell from the west is the easiest way to climb the mountain. The walk does lack interest except on the summit plateau which is of course the highest place in England outside the Lake District. The Walk I have climbed Cross Fell four times now and each time the summit plateau has been in 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 720m Elevation: 720m / 2362ft
High Cup Nick The walk from Dufton to High Cup Nick is easy and full of interest. For a geographer the U shaped valley is perfect, for the botanist there is a profusion of wild flowers and for for the walker the views are excellent. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 455m Elevation: 455m / 1492ft
Climb Cross Fell The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is from the small village of Garrigill near Alston. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. On a fine day the views across the north eastern lakes are good. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 15mi Distance: 15 miles / 24 km 573m Elevation: 573m / 1880ft
Wild Boar Fell The slopes of Wild Boar Fell may be rough but the summit area and ridge to Swarth Fell make for excellent walking. It is a get away from it all mountain. The remoteness makes it special. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 488m Elevation: 488m / 1601ft
Ancient Castles of Mallerstang The two ancient castles of Mallerstang (Lammerside and Pendragon) offer a focus for an excellent walk along this rarely visited dale. The backdrop of Wild Boar Fell and the embryonic River Eden adds to one of my favourite walks. The Walk Mallerstang is an unspoilt dale to the south of Kirkby Stephen. The dale is 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
Nine Standards Rigg Nine Standards Rigg is a large fell situated near Kirkby Stephen and a significant obstacle on the Coast to Coast. It is a peaty mountain with some hard walking although this route is fine. The summit is a fascinating place. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Smardale Gill walk The walk at Smardale Gill will take you up on to the moors before returning via the old railway line, alongside Scandal Beck. The walk is very pleasant but becomes better as the track passes under the viaduct. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
Dufton Pike A short, steep climb will bring you to the summit of Dufton Pike. It is an excellent peak, reminiscent of much of the northern Lake District. The views over the moors offer an interesting contrast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 258m Elevation: 258m / 846ft
Limestone Pavements over Orton The limestone pavements over Orton offer a lovely half day walk with good views. Orton itself is an attractive village however it is the beautiful pavements above that are the key to the walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 219m Elevation: 219m / 718ft
Melmerby Fell To the north of Cross Fell a climb up Melmerby Fell. The walk is similar in character but shorter. It is quiet place and an excellent way to achieve a rarely visited peak. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
Cow Green Reservoir In Upper Teesdale the River Tees emerges dramatically at Cow Green Reservoir over the rocks of the spectacular Cauldron Spout. The walk follows the river to the reservoir returning on good tracks. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 162m Elevation: 162m / 531ft
South Tyne Trail Use the South Tynedale Railway for a short one way along the South Tyne Trail. River and rail enthusiasts will enjoy it most but the scenery around is lovely in the summer months. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 62m Elevation: 62m / 203ft
