Nenthead to Garrigill walk The Nenthead to Garrigill walk is highly enjoyable. The fascinating villages at both ends bookmark an area of remote and rarely walked moorland. Ashgill Falls is good as well. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 352m Elevation: 352m / 1154ft
Penhill Beacon in Wensleydale The prominent cairn of Penhill Beacon is easily visible on the southern slopes of Wensleydale. This walk takes you up on to the moors direct to the beacon before dropping in to the remains of the lead mining industry. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 365m Elevation: 365m / 1197ft
The Lands of Bolton Castle Mary Queen of Scots used to ride through the lands of Bolton Castle when she was being held captive in the 16th century. This short walk offers a flavour of what she must have looked at, a beautiful place. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 98m Elevation: 98m / 321ft
Simon’s Seat via the Valley of Desolation The scenery on Simon’s Seat is lovely. Granite boulders spring from the surrounding heather moor with the path network making for quick walking. The Valley of Desolation is also an attractive approach. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 357m Elevation: 357m / 1171ft
Cracoe to Rylstone Cross There is a short steep climb from Cracoe to Rylstone Cross set on the edge of Embsay Moor. A short distance away lies Cracoe Monument. This offers a pleasant half day circuit. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 314m Elevation: 314m / 1030ft
A walk to Brough Castle Brough Castle is perched upon a small hill just to the south of Brough. The walk near Brough Castle passes through some rolling countryside and farmland all under the shadow of Mickle Fell. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 76m Elevation: 76m / 249ft
Lost world of Dallowgill Dallowgill has some lovely walking along the river and through the woods. It is a forgotten part of the Dales that sits between Masham and Ripon but rarely walked. I tried it and discovered the lost world of Dallowgill. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 119m Elevation: 119m / 390ft
Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs Fewston and Swinsty are two Yorkshire Water reservoirs which offer popular day walks for the local population. It is a tranquil place, the paths are good and the bird life excellent. 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 105m Elevation: 105m / 344ft
Waterfalls above Askrigg There is a beautiful series of waterfalls above Askrigg. A short wooded walks climbs the slopes above the village. Return via the farm lane which has lovely views across Wensleydale. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
River Ribble to Sawley Abbey A walk along the River Ribble to Sawley Abbey. It passes through the pretty village of Bolton by Bowland and Sawley Abbey. In addition to the riverside walking there is a mix of farmland and woods. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft
River Ribble villages walk The River Ribble villages walk near Clitheroe is lovely. A stroll through the lovely villages near the river makes for a very enjoyable walk. Generally the privilege is only reserved for locals and those in the know. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
Walk over Embsay Moor A walk over Embsay Moor includes a chunk of rough walking on tracks and paths. It passes Rylstone Cross and the Cracoe Monument as well as enjoying good views towards the Barden Reservoirs. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 559m Elevation: 559m / 1834ft