Great Pinseat and the Old Gang There is no better walk to understand the effect of ithe lead mining industry on the Swaledale landscape than to climb Great Pinseat and the Old Gang. The barren moonscape near its summit feels like entering a different world. It is fascinating. The Walk To appreciate the full scale of the lead mining industry and how 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Nidd Woods from Knaresborough Between Harrogate and Knaresborough is a fine bit of countryside where the River Nidd flows through a deep gorge. The Nidd Woods walk from Knaresborough takes you through some open countryside, the lovely village of Old Bilton as well as the lovely woodland. The Walk This is a lovely stretch of riverside walking. The woodland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Plover Hill from Halton Gill Take the walk up Plover Hill from Halton Gill in Littondale and you will be very unlikely to meet anyone. The walk covers some remote coutryside, visits an unlikely summit and starts from the far end of a long but lovely dale. It is wild dales rather than tame dales and the better for it. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
A Kettlewell Circular Kettlewell is dramatically surrounded by steep sided mountains which may be a little daunting. However it is perfectly straightforward to gain good height and enjoy the wonderful panorama of Upper Wharfedale without a steep climb. Two climbs in fact but neither steep. The Walk The walk skirts the slopes of Great Whernside, Buckden Pike and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
Red Squirrels at Snaizeholme Snaizeholme in Widdale, on the Hawes to Ribblehead road is probably the best place to see red squirrels in the Yorkshire Dales. The protected woodland is well set with a viewing area. However the red squirrels are just a part of a short walk in an interesting and very rarely visited side dale. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 120m Elevation: 120m / 393ft
Fremington Edge The limestone scar of Fremington Edge is the most striking feature of the area around Reeth. A walk along its broad ridge offers striking views over Arkengarthdale. The return below the edge is on a good path. The Walk Fremington Edge overlooks Arkengarthdale, the exposed scar formed by a retreating glacier 15,000 years ago. It 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Dent Station and Ribblehead The one way walk between Dent Station and Ribblehead passes through some of the best and most interesting landscape including 3 viaducts, the highest station in England and some remote moorland walking. The Walk The Settle to Carlisle railway provides a number of excellent one way walks. Hop on at one station, get off at 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 350m Elevation: 350m / 1148ft
Grass Woods near Grassington walk The Grass Woods near Grassington walk includes a lovely and popular area of woodland. Set beside the River Wharfe the walk is much improved by approaching from the Dales Way path to the east. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
A walk round Malham Tarn Malham Tarn is the highest lake in England. The walk round Malham Tarn does include an unavoidable section on the road to the west but the eastern shores and walk through the woods are lovely. Take the detour up Great Close Hill. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 85m Elevation: 85m / 278ft
Cross Fell from the West Cross Fell from the west is the easiest way to climb the mountain. The walk does lack interest except on the summit plateau which is of course the highest place in England outside the Lake District. The Walk I have climbed Cross Fell four times now and each time the summit plateau has been in 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 720m Elevation: 720m / 2362ft
Countryside of Pateley Bridge The Countryside of Pateley Bridge walk lies in the heart of Nidderdale. Although not part of the YD National park the countryside is very similar. This walk covers the river, industrial remains all set amongst rolling countryside. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 301m Elevation: 301m / 987ft
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. 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 156m Elevation: 156m / 511ft
