A walk near Appletreewick This walk near Appletreewick is full of variety. It takes in riverside walking along the Wharfe, the valley of Trollers Gill and some great views down Wharfedale and over Simon’s Seat. The Walk Surrounded by the hot spots of Burnsall, Grassington and Bolton Abbey the pretty little village of Appletreewick is not quite an oasis 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 254m Elevation: 254m / 833ft
Trough of Bowland There is some wonderful, unspoilt countryside lying to the north of Dunsop Bridge. Having enjoyed the solitude, the tracks emerge at the Trough Of Bowland before returning via Langden Brook. The Walk Heading north from Dunsop Bridge brought me in to the heart of the Forest of Bowland. I was inspired to investigate the remote 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 344m Elevation: 344m / 1128ft
Brimham Rocks It is great fun on Brimham Rocks. Rather than just visit though it is more enjoyable to make the visit in to a short but ‘proper’ walk. The rocks themselves are a series of sandstone boulders which you can scramble on. The Walk Brimham Rocks is definitely a ‘must see’ when visiting the Yorkshire Dales. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 142m Elevation: 142m / 465ft
Horton to Settle walk There are many alternatives in this one way walk from Horton to Settle. A high level route via Pen-y-Ghent or a riverside stroll along the River Ribble give two. There is a third which heads west towards Feizor. The Walk Practically any walk from the lovely Settle to Carlisle railway is worthwhile. However from Horton 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 151m Elevation: 151m / 495ft
A walk through Littondale There is no more pleasant way to spend the afternoon than a walk through Littondale. The villages, stone barns, walls and winding river make for an interesting walk even if some is alongside a quiet road. The Walk Litton and Arncliffe are two delightful villages tucked up one of the side valleys of Upper Wharfedale. The 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 35m Elevation: 35m / 114ft
Nine Standards Rigg Nine Standards Rigg is a large fell situated near Kirkby Stephen and a significant obstacle on the Coast to Coast. It is a peaty mountain with some hard walking although this route is fine. The summit is a fascinating place. The Walk Nine Standards Rigg is regularly visited for two main reasons. Firstly it is on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
A walk in Gisburn Forest On a wet or windy day, a walk in Gisburn Forest makes a good choice. There are marked trails and less well marked paths! Choose your own and enjoy the solitude and quiet only a forest can bring. The Walk I have never been particularly attracted by forestry walking. The open spaces, long distance views 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 64m Elevation: 64m / 209ft
Askrigg, Aysgarth & Herriot Country walk This walk through Herriot Country from Askrigg to Aysgarth starts on the higher land and returns along the River Ure. It passes through some pleasant limestone scenery with outstanding views across the dale. The Walk No other walk sums up the Yorkshire Dales, and Wensleydale in particular, better than the highway between Aysgarth Falls and 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Beamsley Beacon Beamsley Beacon stands proud over the A59 between Skipton and Harrogate. It is a quiet area considering its proximity to Bolton Abbey. The traditional short walk to the beacon can (and should) be extended to include Round Hill. The Walk Coming up or down Beamsley Hill on the A59 it is impossible not to be 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 303m Elevation: 303m / 994ft
Bordley on Malham Moor This is a peaceful walk passing through Bordley on Malham Moor. Mastilles Lane just to the north is the popular way to cross from Malhamdale to Upper Wharfedale but this quiet walk is a pleasant alternative. The Walk The land between Malham and Grassington at Malham Moor is a fascinating mix of limestone, rough moorland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 242m Elevation: 242m / 794ft
Appleby and the River Eden The walk at Appleby and the River Eden follows the river at times but also enters some rough countryside and past a number of small hamlets. The town of Appleby with its castle is a good place to spend time. The Walk After the vigorous activity nearer its source in Mallerstang, the River Eden passes along 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 96m Elevation: 96m / 314ft
Ingleborough from Ingleton It is a straightforward climb to head for Ingleborough from Ingleton. There are no demons. However rather than return the same way drop down the northern flank and return via the limestone scars. The Walk In my eyes Ingleborough is the best and most interesting of the 3 Peaks. There is a good choice of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 621m Elevation: 621m / 2037ft
