Ingleton waterfalls walk A series of waterfalls cascade off the slopes of Whernside. The Ingleton waterfalls walk follows one river up stream and a second down stream. On each leg there is a stepped series of falls, often creating deep bu perfectly formed pools. The Walk The Ingleton waterfalls walk is probably one of the three ‘must see’ 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 148m Elevation: 148m / 485ft
Ingleborough Cave The short walk to Ingleborough Cave is best taken through the mixed woodland of Clapdale. The walking is easy. There are plenty of pleasant places to enjoy the view over the lake and information on the trees, shrubbery and bird life. The Walk Clapdale is a beautiful place to spend time in. The woodland has 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 133m Elevation: 133m / 436ft
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
Kilnsey Crag walk Explore Kilnsey Crag with this short walk. The crag face is spectacular but there are also good views across the Wharfe above Conistone. Extend the walk by continuing along Mastilles Lane towards Malham if you choose. The Walk Any walk which takes in an iconic limestone cliff, the 180 foot Kilnsey Crag, the well preserved 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 72m Elevation: 72m / 236ft
Cataracts of the Strid The River Wharfe narrows up from Bolton Abbey to produce the cataracts of the Strid. The cataracts are the highlight of a delightful walk through the woods of the estate. Head up one side, come back the other. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 38m Elevation: 38m / 124ft
Keighley Moor Keighley Moor Reservoir lies to the west of Keighley and is situated upon some rough moorland. The walk I prefer arrives from the south and follows a section of the Millennium Way. The Walk I always like a purpose to a walk and in this case I was keen to explore Keighley Moor Reservoir which, 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 188m Elevation: 188m / 616ft
Addleborough Addleborough is one of the few ‘stand out’ profiles in the Yorkshire Dales. Viewed from distance the long flat summit has the look of an Ingleborough or, with considerable imagination, Table Mountain! The Walk Tackling Addleborough is straightforward with a few permissive paths creating an obvious circuit from the attractive hamlet of Thornton Rust. Being 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 205m Elevation: 205m / 672ft
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
Malham Cove Malham Cove is a spectacular face of rock that is climbed by stone steps on its western fringe. The limestone pavements on it’s top are rightly world famous with good views over the stone walls and fields of the area. The Walk There is one major problem with a walk to Malham Cove. It is 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 77m Elevation: 77m / 252ft
Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to name where I believe the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe this walk from Austwick and Crummackdale. It is a geological lesson come alive with simply magnificent limestone scenery throughout. The views to Pen-y-Ghent and Inglebborough are pretty good too. The Walk The walk starts with 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Yarlside and Randygill Top Yarlside and its neighbour Randygill Top are the ‘Dales 30’ outliers towards the north east of the Howgills. The walk typifies a day on the Howgills. Steep slopes on the approaches culminate in excellent walking along the wide grassy ridges higher up. The Walk What a fine mountain duo and a perfect way of spending 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 765m Elevation: 765m / 2509ft
