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
Wilson Run at Sedbergh The Sedbergh ten mile, sometimes known as the ‘Wilson run’ after Bernard Wilson who first started the race. It is nationally recognised as a great and challenging school run. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 112m Elevation: 112m / 367ft
Malham Tarn and Littondale Between Malham Tarn and Littondale lies a broad expanse of high moorland covered in limestone outcrops and scars. The villages in Littondale are delightful. Pick up a cup of tea half way! 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 397m Elevation: 397m / 1302ft
Yockenthwaite Moor Yockenthwaite Moor lies towards the eastern end of a wide peat hagged moor. The walk on the ridge is rarely pleasant but the climb from Raydale improve the walk a lot. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Moors north of Slaidburn The moors north of Slaidburn offer a wild and lonely walk through grouse hunting countryside. Walkers are a rare sight, it is place though to explore and enjoy the bleakness. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
Rogan’s Seat from Keld Rogan’s Seat lies within a large stretch of moorland in Upper Swaledale. The views are interesting rather than spectacular and the summit cairn a bit of a damp squib! The climb from Keld is best. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
