Littondale to Kettlewell Start the walk from Littondale to Kettlewell in the pretty village of Arncliffe. Climb over the broad shoulder of Birks for a drink in Kettlewell before returning on excellent tracks back in to Littondale. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
Walk over Embsay Moor A walk over Embsay Moor includes a chunk of rough walking on tracks and paths. It passes Rylstone Cross and the Cracoe Monument as well as enjoying good views towards the Barden Reservoirs. The Walk Embsay Moor is a large area of moorland to the north of Skipton. Not only is it large but much 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 559m Elevation: 559m / 1834ft
Gargrave and Skipton walk Many stay in the market town of Skipton and take a walk along the canal between Gargrave and Skipton. Rather than return via bus or train take to the forestry track along the flanks of Flasby Fell and enjoy the views down the Aire Valley. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Heart of the 3 Peaks For those that wish to gain great view of the 3 Peaks without having to climb any this walk is perfect. The walk passes through the heart of the area and is full of variety and interest. The Walk The 3 Peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and, to a lesser extent, Pen y Ghent form the 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 14.5mi Distance: 14.5 miles / 23.2 km 309m Elevation: 309m / 1013ft
Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn The classic walk in Malham visits Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn. The walk finishes by climbing down the stone steps alongside Malham Cove, surely the best recognized site in The Yorkshire Dales. The Walk Walking amongst the limestone scenery of the southern Dales is a real pleasure. In addition this walk crosses the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Twisleton Scar near Ribblehead Twisleton Scar (or Twistleton) is a fine area of limestone pavement that is situated on the southern lower slopes of Whernside near Ribblehead. Apart from the limestone walking the views over to Ingleborough are excellent. The Walk Easy walking, fantastic limestone pavements and beautiful views over two of the Yorkshire Dales “Big 3” characterise this walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 156m Elevation: 156m / 511ft
Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck The walk from Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck is full of interest. From the lovely Hebden Beck the walk climbs on to the moors and down to Grimwith Reservoir where the peace and quiet complete a lovely day out. The Walk The popular walk around Grimwith Reservoir is a four and a half mile walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 251m Elevation: 251m / 823ft
Walk Exploring Lothersdale Lothersdale is a hidden valley tucked in between Airedale and the Lancashire mill towns. The walk exploring Lothersdale is a mix of fields, moorland and a trig point with good views of the area. The Walk I spent ten years working in Earby but never made it over to walk in Lothersdale. Very remiss of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Discovering Airedale walk Considering how close Airedale is to some major urban centres it is not a popular walking area. In particular this walk from Sutton-in-Craven and another in the nearby vale of Lothersdale are full of variety, interest and some spectacular views. The Walk The Aire valley runs down from Skipton and through to Keighley and beyond. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 285m Elevation: 285m / 935ft
Lanes Above Long Preston The lanes above Long Preston offer a wonderful selection of walks which will suit all walkers. This one takes you along country lanes, visits a waterfall and passes through stunning Dales countryside. The Walk To be able to walk from the door and immediately be amongst some lovely countryside was the main motivation for moving 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
Lower Dentdale walk From Sedbergh a circular walk heads to the moors on the northern slopes of lower Dentdale. From there it drops to the pretty cobbled village of Dent. The return is via the River Dee. The Walk One of my favourite sections of the Dales Way passes between Sedbergh and Dent. As a result I looked 3 Rating: Moderate walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 233764m Elevation: 233764m / 766979ft
Burton Leonard near Ripon Burton Leonard near the town of Ripon is a pleasant low level village set within a set of open fields. The walk is not one to travel miles to do but for those living nearby it should not be missed. The Walk To the south of Ripon lies the estates of Mountgarret which includes some 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft