Catch The Summits

To the north of Dent lies the long whale back hill of Aye Gill Pike. It is not high enough to be one of the Dales 30 but still has outstanding views across the Dales and on a clear day to the southern lakes. An exceptionally peaceful spot however makes for a good walk whatever

Pen-y-Ghent from Horton is the classic climb on this iconic Dales mountain. The walk is much improved by continuing on the mile long ridge to Plover Hill. The Walk Pen-y-Ghent (probable meaning hill on the border) is the most famous and popular of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Whether it is the best is a matter

Calf Top lies on the ridge to the north of Barbondale. It is the lowest of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains but the tranquility and peace on its slopes makes it one of the most enjoyable. The climb is obvious and straightforward but there is a choice on the descent (see below). The Walk Calf Top

Birks Fell is one of four “Dales 30” mountains that ring the head of Upper Wharfedale. Birks is the long uniform ridge high above the villages of Buckden and Kettlewell on the west side of the dale. It is a steep climb from any start point but easy walking along the flat summit ridge, great

Addleborough is one of the few ‘stand out’ profiles in the Yorkshire Dales. Viewed from distance the long flat summit has the look of an Ingleborough or, with considerable imagination, Table Mountain! The Walk Tackling Addleborough is straightforward with a few permissive paths creating an obvious circuit from the attractive hamlet of Thornton Rust. Being

Yarlside and its neighbour Randygill Top are the ‘Dales 30’ outliers towards the north east of the Howgills. The walk typifies a day on the Howgills. Steep slopes on the approaches culminate in excellent walking along the wide grassy ridges higher up. The Walk What a fine mountain duo and a perfect way of spending