Keld to Reeth walk Take the bus in to Upper Swaledale and return via a walk from Keld to Reeth. Initially start beside the embryonic River Swale but then take to the moors where there are many reminders of the areas industrial past. The Walk A reversal of one of the best sections of the Coast to Coast this 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 374m Elevation: 374m / 1227ft
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
Wuthering Heights walk Follow the footsteps of the Bronte Sisters on the classic Wuthering Heights walk. The walk visits the Bronte Bridge, Bronte Seat, Bronte Waterfall before heading up to Top Withins (the alleged inspiration behind Wuthering Heights) and a return via the reservoir at Stanbury. The Walk It was a bleak day of driving rain when I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Buckden to Grassington walk Take the bus from Buckden to Grassington and walk back by following the River Wharfe to Kettlewell. From Kettlewell it climbs on to the ridge of Great Whernside amongst beautiful limestone scenery and views. The Walk This one way walk takes in my favourite section of the Dales Way (albeit in reverse) with some lovely 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Ingleborough from Ribblehead The climb of Ingleborough from Ribblehead starts on the steep slopes of Park Fell. From here the going is good. In addition take it the Dales 30 peak of Simon Fell before heading for the summit plateau of Ingleborough. The Walk In my opinion this is the second best route to the summit of Ingleborough. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 515m Elevation: 515m / 1689ft
The Walk Around Birkett Fell Dunsop Bridge is a lovely village to start the walk. Initially country houses and farms dominate. However after 2 miles the walk around Birkett Fell is a mix of country lanes, open countryside with a fine conclusion alongside the River Hodder. The Walk The Forest of Bowland is a lovely unspoilt part of the country, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 179m Elevation: 179m / 587ft
Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat make a long but entertaining circuit between Wensleydale and Swaledale. The climb up Great Shunner Fell is straightforward, the crossing over Buttertubs to Lovely Seat less so. They form part of the Dales 30 challenge. The Walk Two wild and lonely Yorkshire Dales’ peaks can be collected in a long 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
The Northern Howgills The Howgills are a sparsely walked range of mountains and the Northern Howgills less so. The broad grassy ridges are largely trackless, and the miles long, but the walking is easy and the views are excellent. It is the best way to approach the Dales 30 mountain of Randygill Top. The Walk To the south 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 530m Elevation: 530m / 1738ft
Catrigg Force from Stainforth A short walk to the lovely waterfall of Catrigg Force from Stainforth. Woodland disguises the falls which are at their most impressive after heavy rains. The return is via a path picking its way through a limestone scar. The Walk Catrigg Force is a lovely waterfall that is hidden away in a deep gorge above 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Walk on Skipton Moor 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, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 238781m Elevation: 238781m / 783440ft
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
The Calf via Cautley Spout The waterfall of Cautley Spout is a fine way to approach the Calf, the highest summit on the Howgill mountain range. The Cross Keys Temperance Inn makes an obvious starting point. The Walk Cautley Spout is the largest waterfall in England (a few claim this title) with a total drop of 650 feet. Approaching up the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 497m Elevation: 497m / 1630ft
