Down dales, over moors

This walk through Herriot Country from Askrigg to Aysgarth starts on the higher land and returns along the River Ure. It passes through some stunning limestone scenery with outstanding views across Wensleydale. The Walk No other walk sums up the Yorkshire Dales, and Wensleydale in particular, better than the delectable grassy path between Carperby and

The limestone scar of Fremington Edge is the most striking feature of the area around Reeth. A walk along its broad ridge offers excellent views over Arkengarthdale and beyond. The return below the edge and along the dale is on a pleasnt path. The Walk Fremington Edge overlooks Arkengarthdale, the exposed scar formed by a

The area of Keld and Upper Swaledale is one of my favourite places to walk in the Dales. It is an area dominated by traditional stone barns and fields full of sheep, the River Swale and steep sided hills. This walk keeps (relatively) low and includes some quite excellent views. The Walk Despite being the

If I was ever asked to name where I believe the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe this walk from Austwick and Crummackdale. It is a geological lesson come alive with simply magnificent limestone scenery throughout. The views to Pen-y-Ghent and Inglebborough are pretty good too. The Walk The walk starts with

Kettlewell is dramatically surrounded by steep sided mountains which often appear a little intimidating. However it is perfectly straightforward to gain good height and enjoy the wonderful panorama of Upper Wharfedale without a steep climb. Two climbs in fact but neither steep. The Walk This walk skirts the slopes of Great Whernside, Buckden Pike and

To the east of the market town of Skipton is some peaceful moorland. Any walk on Skipton Moor has excellent views over the town and some pleasant walking on its broad summit area. The Walk The residents of Skipton are very fortunate. From their doorstep, certainly those living to the east of the town centre,