Discovering Airedale walk Considering how close Airedale is to some major urban centres it is not a popular walking area. In particular this walk from Sutton-in-Craven and another in the nearby vale of Lothersdale are full of variety, interest and some spectacular views. The Walk The Aire valley runs down from Skipton and through to Keighley and beyond. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 285m Elevation: 285m / 935ft
Lanes Above Long Preston The lanes above Long Preston offer a wonderful selection of walks which will suit all walkers. This one takes you along country lanes, visits a waterfall and passes through stunning Dales countryside. The Walk To be able to walk from the door and immediately be amongst some lovely countryside was the main motivation for moving 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
Thruscross Reservoir Starting at the dam the walk around Thruscross Reservoir initially follows the shoreline. After some remains from the dam creation the walk takes to the moors above the reservoir. It is a walk of peace and tranquility. The Walk There is something very satisfying about any walk that completes a circuit of any body of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 163m Elevation: 163m / 534ft
Whernside from Ribblehead The climb of Whernside from Ribblehead is one of the most popular walks in the Yorkshire Dales. Any walk combining the superb viaduct at Ribblehead with the highest point in Yorkshire must be good. The Walk Look for my extension on this walk (under Recommend) which improves it yet further. The most popular and well 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 428m Elevation: 428m / 1404ft
Lower Dentdale walk From Sedbergh a circular walk heads to the moors on the northern slopes of lower Dentdale. From there it drops to the pretty cobbled village of Dent. The return is via the River Dee. The Walk One of my favourite sections of the Dales Way passes between Sedbergh and Dent. As a result I looked 3 Rating: Moderate walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 233764m Elevation: 233764m / 766979ft
The Moors North of Slaidburn The moors north of Slaidburn offer a wild and lonely walk through grouse moors. Walkers are a rare sight, wildlife more plentiful and it is place to immerse yourself in its bleakness. The Walk There is a large expanse of rarely visited moorland to the north of Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge. It typifies the emptiness 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
Burton Leonard near Ripon Burton Leonard near the town of Ripon is a pleasant low level village set within a set of open fields. The walk is not one to travel miles to do but for those living nearby it should not be missed. The Walk To the south of Ripon lies the estates of Mountgarret which includes some 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Casterton and the River Lune The River Lune north of Kirkby Lonsdale winds its way up a quiet valley. The walk reaches Barbondale before heading back through the grounds of Home Farm. The Walk The Bronte sisters attended the old girl’s school at Casterton and much of their childhood memories must come from this splendid old school and its surrounding 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 166m Elevation: 166m / 544ft
Weets Hill and ‘Barlick’ Weets Hill is surprisingly impressive. Topped by a cairn, trig point and a well positioned bench the views across Barnoldswick (‘Barlick’ to its friends) are excellent. It is more of a local’s walk however and therefore quiet and those you meet knowledgeable. The Walk On arrival at the summit of Weets Hill enjoy the views. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
A snowy Walk near Settle A steep climb from Settle brings you in to some lovely limestone countryside with great views over the Ribble Valley and beyond. The Walk This is a fine little walk at all times of the year. However I have only included it after taking the girls on a fun, very cold and snowy walk when 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 300m Elevation: 300m / 984ft
Embsay Reservoir and Embsay Crag I think this is my favourite walk near Skipton. It starts with a circuit of Embsay Reservoir and follows with a short climb to Embsay Crag. The Walk Just over a mile outside Skipton is Embsay village. The village is reasonably large, more of a suburb of Skipton. However it is set on the edge 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
A walk up Great Knoutberry Hill Upper Dentdale and a climb up Great Knoutberry offers one of my favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales. It combines great views from the lovely summit of Great Knoutberry Hill with the engineering master class of Arten Gill viaduct. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 424m Elevation: 424m / 1391ft
