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
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
Grimwith Reservoir walk The walk round Grimwith Reservoir is one of the simplest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. However it is full of interest, exceptionally peaceful and full of interest for bird lovers, sailing enthusiasts and history buffs. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 50160m Elevation: 50160m / 164574ft
Middleham Castle and Gallops Middleham Castle and Gallops offer the backdrop to a lovely walk overlooking Lower Wensleydale. Follow the racehorses as they train before heading down to the River Cover and the return to Middleham. The Walk On any walk from Middleham two aspects will always stand out. The first is the splendid castle which dominates this most 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 136m Elevation: 136m / 446ft
A Walk at Kirkby Lonsdale A short walk at Kirkby Lonsdale is a pleasant way to explore this interesting market town. The walk heads for Devil’s Bridge before returning along a pleasant section of the River Lune. Finally the Radical Steps return you to town. The Walk Kirkby Lonsdale has a deserved growing reputation. It has always been convenient, situated 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 33m Elevation: 33m / 108ft
Walking in Upper Wharfedale A low level walk in Upper Wharfedale links the three villages of Kettlewell, Starbotton and Buckden. The walk follows the river closely heading out and the lower slopes of the surrounding hills on its return. The Walk The best part of the Dales Way is through this section of Upper Wharfedale. The fells on either side 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
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. The Walk Easy walking, fantastic limestone pavements and beautiful views over two of the Yorkshire Dales “Big 3” characterise this walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 156m Elevation: 156m / 511ft
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. The Walk The popular walk around Grimwith Reservoir is a four and a half mile walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 251m Elevation: 251m / 823ft
Pendle Hill from Downham The climb up Pendle Hill from Downham commences through farmland. On the open hillside the path leads directly to the summit but on the return it is worth exploring the vast plateau before returning to Downham. The Walk It was a mid winter day, cold but clear, when I headed off from Downham to climb 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft