Walking near Feizor There is some lovely limestone walking near Feizor. Scars and pavements abound. In addition the views across to Pen-y-Ghent are good and the cafe in Feizor is the best around. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Calf via Cautley Spout The waterfall of Cautley Spout is a fine way to approach the Calf, the highest summit on the Howgill mountain range. The Cross Keys Temperance Inn makes an obvious starting point. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 497m Elevation: 497m / 1630ft
Beamsley Beacon Beamsley Beacon stands proud over the A59 between Skipton and Harrogate. It is a quiet area considering how near it is to Bolton Abbey. The short walk to the beacon can be extended to Round Hill. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 303m Elevation: 303m / 994ft
A walk at Nenthead Near Alston is an area of remote moorland interspersed with the remains of a lead mining industry. When doing this straightforward walk at Nenthead via Nent Hall it is difficult to believe that this place used to team with life. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft
Ashgill Force on the South Tyne The walk along the South Tyne from Garrigill is a pleasant half day stroll. Ashgill Force is set in the woods at the end of the walk and is a beautiful spot. Start and finish in the pretty village of Garrigill. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 111m Elevation: 111m / 364ft
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. 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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 96m Elevation: 96m / 314ft
Walk at Temple Sowerby Near Penrith is Temple Sowerby, a pleasant small village near Acorn Bank House. The walk at Temple Sowerby follows a winding small river and crosses some countryside before returning to the pretty village. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 60m Elevation: 60m / 196ft
Ruined castles near Dunsop Bridge walk This Dunsop Bridge walk starts with a nice riverside stroll up Langden Brook. However on turning south the moors close in and the going becomes much rougher. 1 Rating: Easier walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 308 ms (1,010 feet)m Elevation: 308 ms (1,010 feet)m / 1010ft
Great Dun Fell The walk crosses some wild Pennine country before emerging at the golf ball of Great Dun Fell. The return is partly down the access road but does give an opportunity to view the Northern Lakes from an unusual position. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 725m Elevation: 725m / 2378ft
Wharfedale 3 Peaks The Wharfedale 3 Peaks from Kettlewell is a very long day’s walk. The tracks are not always obvious and can be wet. However it is an classic circuit and very satisfying once completed. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 18mi Distance: 18 miles / 28.8 km 1205m Elevation: 1205m / 3953ft
Keighley Moor Keighley Moor Reservoir lies to the west of Keighley and is situated upon some rough moorland. The walk I prefer arrives from the south and follows a section of the Millennium Way. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 188m Elevation: 188m / 616ft