Riverside walk along the Swale From Reeth there is a lovely riverside walk along the River Swale. The wooded banks of the river and stretches of open hillside with stone barns and walls make for a pleasant short walk. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 56m Elevation: 56m / 183ft
Richmond to Marske The walk from Richmond to Marske takes to the higher land under Whitcliffe Scar and through Whitcliffe Woods. Marske is a lovely little village and it is pleasant to explore before returning close to the river. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 228m Elevation: 228m / 748ft
Crosby Ravensworth and Maulds Meaburn The walk combines the two attractive villages of Crosby Ravensworth and Maulds Meaburn before heading on to the moors. It is a quiet and unspoilt shortish walk in this rarely visited part of the country. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 129m Elevation: 129m / 423ft
Keld to Reeth walk Take the bus in to Upper Swaledale and return via a walk from Keld to Reeth. Initially start beside the embryonic River Swale but then take to the moors where there are many reminders of the areas industrial past. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 374m Elevation: 374m / 1227ft
Bentham Heritage Walk High Bentham has some very good views over Ingleborough. The Bentham Heritage Walk starts by crossing the eastern fields and returns alongside the River Wenning. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 106m Elevation: 106m / 347ft
Sharp Haw and Flasby Hall Sharp Haw is the highest point near Skipton with Flasby Hall the far point on the walk. Between lies some rough ground but good tracks in the main. Park at the Craven Heifer to start the walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 284m Elevation: 284m / 931ft
How Stean Gorge A charge (£7 in 2020) will take you in to the wooded How Stean Gorge. The limestone gorge is spectacular. Approach the gorge from Middlesmoor, the open moorland offering a pleasant contrast. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 61m Elevation: 61m / 200ft
Walk through Dentdale The walk through Dentdale and the village of Dent follows the River Dee, It is an unspoilt dale, little visited and served by a narrow road. The scenery is lovely though, classic stone wall fields and barns so typical of the Yorkshire Dales. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 108m Elevation: 108m / 354ft
Bentham Riverside Walk The Bentham riverside walk is a pleasant stroll linking High and Lo Bentham. There are some glimpses of Ingleborough and the countryside is excellent. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 73m Elevation: 73m / 239ft
Moors of Crosby Ravensworth The area near Crosby Ravensworth is very quiet and unspoilt. For a peaceful, stress free walk head south and enjoy the open moors. It is part of the Coast to Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 388m Elevation: 388m / 1273ft
Druid’s Temple at Masham The Druid’s Temple at Masham was a folly built by the local landowner 200 years ago. It is an impressive stone circle. The walk is across pleasant countryside with good views across the area. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof This is a surprise. The two fells of Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof lie just off the M6 and offer some fine walking through the limestone. It is an area of Special Scientific Significance. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft