Beamsley Moor from Ilkley The walk to Beamsley Moor from Ilkley passes through some rich moorland and tarns before arriving on the fine grassy ridge with excellent views across the south eastern Dales. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 415m Elevation: 415m / 1361ft
High Moors over Masham The Moors over Masham offer an excellent walk on good tracks. The walk is quite long but the views are impressive and extensive, particularly over Nidderdale. The reservoirs also add to the day. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 291m Elevation: 291m / 954ft
Coverdale and Colsterdale From Coverdale to Colsterdale overlooking Nidderdale is a long moorland trek. It is enjoyable if you like solitude, large skies, uniform terrain and exploring little visited dales. It is, in fact, typical Dales. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12.5mi Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Hackfall Woods near Masham The walk to Hackfall Woods near Masham takes you alongside the River Ure. The woods are beautiful in Spring and summer with the return to Masham past the village of Grewelthorpe. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Arncliffe Circular walk The Arncliffe Circular walk leaves Littondale on an excellent bridleway. It climbs up the moors heading towards, but not reaching, Malham Tarn. The return has views over Upper Wharfedale and across to Buckden Pike. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 368m Elevation: 368m / 1207ft
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. 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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 233 ms (764 feet)m Elevation: 233 ms (764 feet)m / 764ft
Richmond to Marske The walk from Richmond to Marske takes to the higher land under Whitcliffe Scar and through Whitcliffe Woods. Marske is a lovely little village and it is pleasant to explore before returning close to the river. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 228m Elevation: 228m / 748ft
Sharp Haw and Flasby Hall Sharp Haw is the highest point near Skipton with Flasby Hall the far point on the walk. Between lies some rough ground but good tracks in the main. Park at the Craven Heifer to start the walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 284m Elevation: 284m / 931ft
Druid’s Temple at Masham The Druid’s Temple at Masham was a folly built by the local landowner 200 years ago. It is an impressive stone circle. The walk is across pleasant countryside with good views across the area. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
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 Littndale. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft