Fell Head in the Howgills Fell Head is a graceful mountain on the western edge of the Howgills. There are extensive views over the M6 to the eastern Lakeland fells. The climb is a pleasure and it is easy to extend the walk towards the Calf. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Climb Pen-y-Ghent from Horton 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
The Northern Howgills The Howgills are a sparsely walked range of mountains and the Northern Howgills less so. The broad grassy ridges are largely trackless, and the miles long, but the walking is easy and the views are excellent. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 570m Elevation: 570m / 1870ft
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 357m Elevation: 357m / 1171ft
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
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
Great Whernside Great Whernside is one of three ‘Dales 30‘ mountains that circle the head of Upper Wharfedale. The climb is steep and some of the countryside is rough but the summit ridge is a spectacular place. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Calf via Cautley Spout The waterfall of Cautley Spout is a fine way to approach the Calf, the highest summit on the Howgill mountain range. The Cross Keys Temperance Inn makes an obvious starting point. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 497m Elevation: 497m / 1630ft
Beamsley Beacon Beamsley Beacon stands proud over the A59 between Skipton and Harrogate. It is a quiet area considering how near it is to Bolton Abbey. The short walk to the beacon can be extended to Round Hill. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 303m Elevation: 303m / 994ft
Wharfedale 3 Peaks The Wharfedale 3 Peaks from Kettlewell is a very long day’s walk. The tracks are not always obvious and can be wet. However it is an classic circuit and very satisfying once completed. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 18mi Distance: 18 miles / 28.8 km 1205m Elevation: 1205m / 3953ft
Yockenthwaite Moor Yockenthwaite Moor lies towards the eastern end of a wide peat hagged moor. The walk on the ridge is rarely pleasant but the climb from Raydale improve the walk a lot. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Rogan’s Seat from Keld Rogan’s Seat lies within a large stretch of moorland in Upper Swaledale. The views are interesting rather than spectacular and the summit cairn a bit of a damp squib! The climb from Keld is best. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft