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
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
Walk from Stump Cross Caverns The walk from Stump Cross Caverns is a simple, circular walk across the high moors of Greenhow Hill with some beautiful views, particularly to the south over Simon’s Seat. Mining pot marks the area nearest the caves but now it is only sheep traversing the rough moorland. The Walk The area around Stump Cross Caverns 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
A Walk in Studley Royal deer park A walk in Studley Royal deer park is a lovely way to spend some time. There are over 500 deer roaming the park which has some lovely rolling countryside, impressive historical buildings and the lovely River Skell to explore. The Walk Studley Park is a large, well maintained, old royal hunting ground set near Fountain’s 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Whernside from Dent The route up Whernside from Dent, the highest mountain in Yorkshire, is in my opinion more enjoyable than that from Ribblehead. Dentdale is lovely and the route brings out more of the mountain’s character. The Walk I may have climbed Whernside too many times from Ribblehead but I do now prefer the quieter, more interesting 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 567m Elevation: 567m / 1860ft
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. The Walk On arrival at Bentham I was struck by the sign that pointed me in the direction of the Bentham Heritage Walk. In fact there is a colour coded 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 106m Elevation: 106m / 347ft
Winter Hill Winter Hill is a large area of high moorland lying to the north of Bolton. It is distinguished by its 300m TV aerial serving much of Lancashire but it is so much more than that. This walk offers the very best of Winter Hill. The Walk My first visit to the summit of Winer Hill 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 395m Elevation: 395m / 1295ft
Head of Wharfedale The waterfalls at Cray, some lovely riverside walking and the magnificent views down dale are the highlights of a interesting walk at the head of Wharfedale. The Walk Beyond Buckden Wharfedale splits. Heading north the valley climbs steeply over to Wensleydale passing the Cray Waterfalls. I had heard a lot about the waterfalls but surprisingly 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 270m Elevation: 270m / 885ft
