The Remotest Spot in England? I was somewhat surprised to find that the remotest spot in England is in the Dales. I had assumed it was further north, maybe in the Pennines of Cumbria or Northumberland. It is not. The Walk I recently read an article saying that Riggs Moor was the most remote spot (based I believe on distance 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
History in Gunnerside Gill The history of the Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale in particular can be best seen in Gunnerside Gill. The old workings are prominent on the walk and charcterise each step. It is a walk with a difference. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Hidden Valleys of Wharfedale Littondale and Langstrothdale are two of the hidden valleys of Wharfedale. Linking them in a long walk makes for one of the best days out in the Yorkshire Dales. If you do one walk do this. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to summarise the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe the walk through Austwick and Crummackdale. The view from the limestone pavement on Long Scar reveals a vast panorama starting from the summit of Ingleborough to the north west. From here turn north east through the uniform Moughton 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Barden Reservoirs The Barden Reservoirs lie in the centre of a large area of bleak moorland. You would expect the proximity to Skipton, coupled with the easy access to the area, to make the Barden Reservoirs a popular walk. It does not! 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
The Lonely Howgills The Lonely Howgills describes the main walk along 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. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 596m Elevation: 596m / 1955ft
Addingham to Bolton Abbey The walk from Addingham to Bolton Abbey climbs to Haw Pike past Chelker Reservoir with a return along the River Wharfe. There are some lovely views from Haw Pike whilst Bolton Abbey is of course special. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 177m Elevation: 177m / 580ft
A walk near Appletreewick This walk near Appletreewick is full of variety. It takes in riverside walking along the Wharfe, the valley of Trollers Gill and some great views down Wharfedale and over Simon’s Seat. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 254m Elevation: 254m / 833ft
Ilkley Moor Baht’at The moors above Ilkley are very popular. Myths and folklore tend to bring people here, as do the famous rocks of the Cow and Calf. This walk covers the Cow and Calf, Twelve Apostles, summit area and the lovely views. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 191m Elevation: 191m / 626ft
Askrigg, Aysgarth & Herriot Country This walk through Herriot Country from Askrigg to Aysgarth starts on the higher land and returns along the River Ure. It passes through some pleasant limestone scenery with outstanding views across the dale. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Settle and the River Ribble There are a number of lovely villages between Settle and the River Ribble. There are also 2 excellent waterfalls, dramatic limestone scenery and isolated farms on the higher sections of the walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 353m Elevation: 353m / 1158ft
Settle Loop The Settle Loop is a popular walk for walkers and cyclists. The whole walk is dominated by the beautiful limestone scenery of this area. The tracks are good as it passes through isolated farms, stone walls and sheep. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 463m Elevation: 463m / 1519ft
