Kisdon Fell from Muker The walk starts at Muker, a village in Upper Swaledale. From here it climbs steeply up Kisdon Fell before dropping down to Keld. The low level return from Keld follows the embryonic River Swale. The Walk Kisdon Fell is unusual (and the better for it) in the Northern Dales due to it’s splendid isolation, steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 370m Elevation: 370m / 1213ft
Arkengarthdale and Low Reeth Moor The walk up Arkengarthdale and Low Reeth Moor starts at Reeth. From the village continue alongside Arkle Beck to Arkle Town. At this hamlet climb on to the moors and enjoy some great views over Swaledale on the return. The Walk I thought the walk up Arkengarthdale and Low Reeth Moor would be good and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 254m Elevation: 254m / 833ft
Villages in Coverdale There are four picturesque villages in Coverdale which are the focus of this walk. Coverdale is one of the dales which lead south from Wensleydale, quieter than the main valley and all the better for it. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 165m Elevation: 165m / 541ft
Exploring Cotterdale Exploring Cotterdale is the most interesting section of a walk that starts by heading up the Pennine Way. After crossing a shoulder of moors from Cotterdale the return to Appersett is down Mossdale. The Walk Thousands of travellers will pass through Hawes and head towards Sedbergh or Dent without any inkling that Cotterdale exists. That 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 242794m Elevation: 242794m / 796607ft
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
Highlights of Wensleydale walk The walk between Leyburn and Aysgarth covers many of the highlights of Wensleydale In addition there is a long and pleasant section of walking along the River Ure. The Walk A long walk that really gets under the skin of Wensleydale. I headed off from Redmire. In my mind I was intending to visit Aysgarth 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 290m Elevation: 290m / 951ft
Walk round Stock’s Reservoir The walk round Stock’s Reservoir is full of interest. Much of it stays close to the water’s edge. However in places the tracks venture inland and are much the better for it. The Walk Knowing the history of Stock’s Reservoir helps increase the enjoyment of the walk. An entire village had to be constructed to 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
Exploring Hebden Beck Hebden Beck winds its way down from Grassington Moor past the remains of the 19th century lead mining industry. There is much to see alongside the beck as there is on the return over Tinkers Lane. Here the wide ranging views of Wharfedale take centre stage. The Walk The Industrial heritage of the Yorkshire Dales 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 135m Elevation: 135m / 442ft
Hay Meadows at Muker Muker is one of the idyllic small villages that sit at the head of Swaledale. The river flows nearby and the scenery is lovely although during the hay meadow season it is better still. The hay meadows are at their best in May and June. The Walk The Hay Meadows at Muker are probably the 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 15m Elevation: 15m / 49ft
Waterfalls above Askrigg There is a beautiful series of waterfalls above Askrigg. A short wooded walks climbs the slopes above the village. Return via the farm lane which has lovely views across Wensleydale. The Walk I found that there are three distinct stages on this walk to the waterfalls above Askrigg. First the climb through the woods next 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale The River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale has a beautiful stretch of riverside walking to the south of Devil’s Bridge. The outbound walk passes a trig point and some quiet country lanes before it returns along the river. The Walk I knew very little about the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale before undertaking this walk. I 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 86m Elevation: 86m / 282ft
Riverside walk along the Swale From Reeth there is a lovely Riverside walk along the River Swale. The wooded banks of the river and stretches of open hillside with stone barns and walls make for a pleasant half day exploration. The Walk I came across this lovely stretch of the River Swale near Reeth whilst doing the Coast to Coast. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 56m Elevation: 56m / 183ft
