A Short Walk near Askrigg Bainbridge is the base for this short walk near Askrigg. As well as visiting the old Wensleydale railway there is a short climb to the impressive scar above Bainbridge. However it is a straightforward stroll in the heart of Wensleydale. The Walk I have always felt that Bainbridge deserves more than being a simple staging post 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 109m Elevation: 109m / 357ft
Hackfall Woods near Masham The walk to Hackfall Woods near Masham takes you initially alongside the River Ure. Hackfall Woods (or simply Hackfall) is a beautifully managed woodland peppered with paths, follies and a vast array of fauna and flora. The returns is via Grewelthorpe and the woods at Nutwith Common. The Walk Hackfall Woods near Masham is a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Melmerby Fell To the north of Cross Fell there is a fine Pennine walk up Melmerby Fell. The walk is similar in character to Cross Fell but shorter. It is quiet place and an excellent option to achieve a less frequented visited peak. The Walk Apparently fell runners regularly take to the slopes of Melmerby Fell. I 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 500m Elevation: 500m / 1640ft
Richmond to Marske There is a few options on the walk from Richmond to Marske. I prefer taking to Wycliffe Scar on the way out and the River Swale by return. The views from Wycliffe Scar particularly near the Monument are genuinely spectacular. The Walk This is my favourite walk out of Richmond. Whilst the majority of visitors 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 305m Elevation: 305m / 1000ft
Baugh Fell Baugh Fell is a remote mountain lying to the east of Sedbergh and offers the greatest challenge to those climbing the ‘Dales 30’. It is a large area of featureless moorland rising to an interesting summit area. The views back west to the Howgills are superb. The Walk I have attempted to climb Baugh Fell 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
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. The Walk I am always looking for new walks out of Littondale. This is because it is my favourite dale in 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 368m Elevation: 368m / 1207ft
Great Whernside Great Whernside is one of four ‘Dales 30‘ mountains that circle the head of Upper Wharfedale. The climb is steep and some of the countryside is rough but the summit ridge is a spectacular place. The Walk Upper Whernside has four excellent mountains. Not only are they comparable with their more famous neighbours, the Yorkshire 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Malham Tarn and Littondale Between Malham Tarn and Littondale lies a broad expanse of high moorland covered in limestone outcrops and scars. The villages in Littondale are delightful. Pick up a cup of tea half way! The Walk Sandwiched between the better known paths of Monk’s Road and Mastiles Lane there lies a quiet bridleway connecting Street Gate near 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 397m Elevation: 397m / 1302ft
Pendle Hill walk The splendid views from the isolated summit of Pendle Hill disguise a more morbid secret. The witches of Pendle Hill walk follows the journey of the poor Pendle witches were forced to take before being murdered. This walk showcases Pendle Hill in a much better light! The Walk Pendle Hill has an iconic presence beyond 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 324m Elevation: 324m / 1063ft
Fair Snape Fell Fair Snape Fell is one of the highest summits in the Forest of Bowland. The circular walk takes you up on to the ‘real’ summit on a good track but the crossing to the trig is through some rough peat hags. The final walk on the wide ridge to Parlick is a delight, the walking 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Walking near Feizor There is some lovely limestone walking near Feizor. Scars and pavements abound. In addition the views across to Pen-y-Ghent are good and the cafe in Feizor is the best around. The Walk There is something immensely satisfying about walking through the limestone of the southern Dales. As a result I have added a disproportionate number 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Rogan’s Seat from Keld Rogan’s Seat lies within a large stretch of moorland in Upper Swaledale. The views are interesting rather than spectacular and the summit cairn a bit of a damp squib! The climb from Keld is the most enjoyable approach. The Walk I first came across Rogan’s Seat whilst Marilyn bagging. I extended the excellent walk up 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
