Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

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

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

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

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

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. The Walk I have to admit to feeling a little like one of the Duke’s tenants as I climbed Simon’s Seat. There are

Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell (he summit is known as Drumaldrace) are two Dales 30 mountains to the south of Hawes. The walking here is generally straightforward amidst rolling moorland. The climb to the first peak is via the Pennine Way path and the return over Wether Hill. The Walk Walks from Hawes have