A walk round Malham Tarn Malham Tarn is the highest lake in England. The walk round Malham Tarn does include an unavoidable section on the road to the west but the eastern shores and walk through the woods are lovely. Take the detour up Great Close Hill. The Walk It was a beautiful, peaceful summer’s evening when I dropped my 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 85m Elevation: 85m / 278ft
Wharfedale 3 Peaks The Wharfedale 3 Peaks from Kettlewell is an 18 mile walk comparable but much less busy than the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. It traverses three of the “Dales 30” mountains in Upper Wharfedale. Some of the paths are not clear on the ground and it can be a navigational challenge in bad weather. The Walk Yes 5 Rating: Difficult walk 18mi Distance: 18 miles / 28.8 km 1205m Elevation: 1205m / 3953ft
Bluebells at Oxenber Woods Oxenber Woods, near Austwick, is one of the best places to view wild flowers. In particular the spectacular display of bluebells in late Spring (usually May). Oxenber Woods sits on a small hill of exposed limestone bringing out the very best in wild flowers. The views over Crummockdale aren’t half bad as well! The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 120m Elevation: 120m / 393ft
Moors over Swaledale The moors over Swaledale south of Reeth offer a different characteristic to those to the north. The fells are rounded and grassy and less (obviously) influenced by the areas industrial past. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 347m Elevation: 347m / 1138ft
Countryside of Pateley Bridge The Countryside of Pateley Bridge walk lies in the heart of Nidderdale. Although not part of the YD National park the countryside is very similar. This walk covers the river, industrial remains all set amongst rolling countryside. The Walk The Nidderdale Way passes through some pretty countryside as it winds its way north towards the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 301m Elevation: 301m / 987ft
Sedbergh and the River Rawthey walk A short walk around Sedbergh and the River Rawthey. Set against the backdrop of the Howgill fells Sedbergh is a grand old town which the walk explores fully. Part of the walk follows the river and part the town. The Walk Sedbergh is an interesting town set under the looming presence of the Howgills. The 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 112m Elevation: 112m / 367ft
Weets Top, the Quiet Side of Malham At 414m Weets Top overlooks the Gordale valley of Malham. It is a quiet place, set in moorland and approached by a steady climb from the River Aire. The return can easily take in the busy sites of Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss. The Walk Even on a cloudy midweek day in February Malham is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
Fountains Fell Climb Fountains Fell and its near neighbour Darnbrook Fell from the road linking Malham and Littondale. It is an easy climb, a rough crossing and an awkward descent. The Walk It seemed obvious to me to link these two Dales 30 hills in a single walk. After looking at the map it also seemed obvious 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 383m Elevation: 383m / 1256ft
Villages of Wharfedale walk The villages of Wharfedale walk visits the quintessentially Dales villages of Hebden, Burnsall, Linton and Thorpe before returning to Grassington. The walk combines riverside walking with quiet lanes and footpaths and great views across this section of Wharfedale. The Walk There are two parts to this walk, both are hugely enjoyable and when combined make 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge Hardcastle Crags is set in an area of attractive woodland just north of Hebden Bridge. The best way to explore the crags is walking through the woods, alongside Hebden Water (a river!), to Gibson Mill. Gibson Mill is a well preserved old cotton mill, set alongside the river. The Walk A few miles out of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Eight Stiles Walk Around Long Preston The Long Preston walk is know locally as the Eight stiles walk as there are that number to cross on the second half of the walk. There is also a lovely section of riverside walking, good views over Pendle Hill and a Norman church to explore. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 75m Elevation: 75m / 246ft
Settle Walk with a View The market town of Settle is sandwiched between the River Ribble and the beautiful limestone scnery of the SW Dales. Aside from a short, sharp climb at the start this is an easy walk on good tracks and the best way to appreciate the lovely landscape of this part of the Yorkshire Dales. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 135m Elevation: 135m / 442ft
