Settle Walk with a View The market town of Settle is sandwiched between the River Ribble and the beautiful limestone scnery of the SW Dales. Aside from a short, sharp climb at the start this is an easy walk on good tracks and the best way to appreciate the lovely landscape of this part of the Yorkshire Dales. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 135m Elevation: 135m / 442ft
Burnsall Riverside Walk The two villages of Burnsall and Hebden book mark probably the most attractive section of the River Wharfe. The walking is easy, the interest sustained. However the walk is improved by taking in the lovely Hebden Beck and the views across Wharfedale from Hartlington Raikes. The Walk Burnsall is a delightful village but can become 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Bolton Abbey walk As the River Wharfe careers out of Wharfedale it passes the remains of Bolton Abbey. This short walk passes the abbey ruins and continues up the far side of the river to the Cavendish Pavilion, returning on the popular western bank. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Red Squirrels at Snaizeholme Snaizeholme in Widdale, on the Hawes to Ribblehead road is probably the best place to see red squirrels in the Yorkshire Dales. The protected woodland is well set with a viewing area. However the red squirrels are just a part of a short walk in an interesting and very rarely visited side dale. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 120m Elevation: 120m / 393ft
Grass Woods near Grassington walk The Grass Woods near Grassington walk includes a lovely and popular area of woodland. Set beside the River Wharfe the walk is much improved by approaching from the Dales Way path to the east. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
A snowy Walk near Settle A steep climb from Settle brings you in to some lovely limestone countryside with great views over the Ribble Valley and beyond. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 300m Elevation: 300m / 984ft
Embsay Reservoir and Embsay Crag I think this is my favourite walk near Skipton. It starts with a walk round Embsay Reservoir and follows with a short climb to Embsay Crag. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Fountains Abbey Fountains Abbey is the best preserved abbey in the area. The walk goes through the abbey ruins and in to the grounds. The walk passes an excellent cafe before heading in to Studley Park. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 28m Elevation: 28m / 91ft
Ingleborough Nature Reserve Ingleborough Nature Reserve is a vast area of spectacular limestone pavements and scars along the eastern and southern slopes of Ingleborough. Any walk through the area is a joy but best when the limestone is dry. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Semer Water walk The Semer Water walk is unusual. Not only are lakes very rare in the Dales but this one is both a nature reserve and an outdoor centre. The return is much improved by climbing to the ridge above the west banks. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 90m Elevation: 90m / 295ft
Brimham Rocks It is great fun on Brimham Rocks. Rather than just visit though it is more enjoyable to make the visit in to a short but ‘proper’ walk. The rocks themselves are a series of sandstone boulders which you can scramble on. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 142m Elevation: 142m / 465ft
A Wensleydale Highway The Wensleydale Highway is a short walk from Hawes to the pretty village of Burtersett. The walk is through farm lanes and fields with great views down Wensleydale. It returns via a quiet road. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 65m Elevation: 65m / 213ft
