The Lonely Howgills The Lonely Howgills describes the main walk down the spine of the Howgill fells. This walk climbs steeply to Winder, on to Calders and the Calf before returning along the flanks of the Howgills to Sedbergh. An alternative descent via Fell Head and the Lune Valley is also mentioned. The Walk The Howgills offers some 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 596m Elevation: 596m / 1955ft
Yorkshire 3 Peaks The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is a major and popular mountaineering challenge. Twenty four and a half miles and over 5,000 feet of climbing across the highest land in Yorkshire are the raw details of an exceptional day. The Walk The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is an extremely popular walk. Nearly 100,000 people a year complete the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 24mi Distance: 24 miles / 38.4 km 1585m Elevation: 1585m / 5200ft
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. The Walk Fortunately the boars have left Wild Boar Fell. Having previously encountered a so called tame pack in 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 488m Elevation: 488m / 1601ft
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. The Walk Nine Standards Rigg is regularly visited for two main reasons. Firstly it is on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Beamsley Beacon Beamsley Beacon stands proud over the A59 between Skipton and Harrogate. It is a quiet area considering its proximity to Bolton Abbey. The traditional short walk to the beacon can (and should) be extended to include Round Hill. The Walk Coming up or down Beamsley Hill on the A59 it is impossible not to be 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 303m Elevation: 303m / 994ft
Ingleborough from Ingleton It is a straightforward climb to head for Ingleborough from Ingleton. There are no demons. However rather than return the same way drop down the northern flank and return via the limestone scars. The Walk In my eyes Ingleborough is the best and most interesting of the 3 Peaks. There is a good choice of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 621m Elevation: 621m / 2037ft
Simon’s Seat via the Valley of Desolation The scenery on Simon’s Seat is lovely. Granite boulders spring from the surrounding heather moor with the path network making for quick walking. The Valley of Desolation is also an attractive approach. The Walk I have to admit to feeling a little like one of the Duke’s tenants as I climbed Simon’s Seat. There are 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 357m Elevation: 357m / 1171ft
Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell (he summit is known as Drumaldrace) are two Dales 30 mountains to the south of Hawes. The walking here is generally straightforward amidst rolling moorland. The climb to the first peak is via the Pennine Way path and the return over Wether Hill. The Walk Walks from Hawes have 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
Buckden Pike & Upper Wharfedale Buckden Pike is a striking fell in Upper Wharfedale. The summit ridge is the best in the Dales, to the south is the impressive Polish war memorial. To the north is the summit, a pleasant spot with outstanding views across all of the mountains of the Dales. The Walk I enjoy the two Wharfedale giants 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 440m Elevation: 440m / 1443ft
Wharfedale 3 Peaks The Wharfedale 3 Peaks from Kettlewell is an 18 mile walk comparable but much less busy than the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. It traverses three of the “Dales 30” mountains in Upper Wharfedale. Some of the paths are not clear on the ground and it can be a navigational challenge in bad weather. The Walk Yes 5 Rating: Difficult walk 18mi Distance: 18 miles / 28.8 km 1205m Elevation: 1205m / 3953ft
Fountains Fell Climb Fountains Fell and its near neighbour Darnbrook Fell from the road linking Malham and Littondale. It is an easy climb, a rough crossing and an awkward descent. The Walk It seemed obvious to me to link these two Dales 30 hills in a single walk. After looking at the map it also seemed obvious 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 383m Elevation: 383m / 1256ft
Whernside from Dent The route up Whernside from Dent, the highest mountain in Yorkshire, is in my opinion more enjoyable than that from Ribblehead. Dentdale is lovely and the route brings out more of the mountain’s character. The Walk I may have climbed Whernside too many times from Ribblehead but I do now prefer the quieter, more interesting 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 567m Elevation: 567m / 1860ft
