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
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
The Moors between Reeth & Redmire Between Reeth in Swaledale and Redmire in Wensleydale lies a large expanse of barren moorland. Previously an area of intensely mined lead workings it is now a similarly large area of grouse moors. The excellent tracks make for speedy walking. The Walk The six main dales in the Yorkshire Dales are all separated by large 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Long Preston Deeps Long Preston Deeps is a wetlands project on the River Ribble near Long Preston. The flood plain on the valley floor makes it perfect and the bird life is excellent. The walk continues alongside the River Ribble to Settle. A return via train or over the tops makes for a grand circular. The Walk I 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5 (Full Walk)mi Distance: 11.5 (Full Walk) miles / 18.4 km 260m Elevation: 260m / 853ft
Burnsall Riverside Walk The two villages of Burnsall and Hebden book mark probably the most attractive section of the River Wharfe. The walking is easy, the interest sustained. However the walk is improved by taking in the lovely Hebden Beck and the views across Wharfedale from Hartlington Raikes. The Walk Burnsall is a delightful village but can become 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Great Pinseat and the Old Gang There is no better walk to understand the effect of ithe lead mining industry on the Swaledale landscape than to climb Great Pinseat and the Old Gang. The barren moonscape near its summit feels like entering a different world. It is fascinating. The Walk To appreciate the full scale of the lead mining industry and how 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Nidd Woods from Knaresborough Between Harrogate and Knaresborough is a fine bit of countryside where the River Nidd flows through a deep gorge. The Nidd Woods walk from Knaresborough takes you through some open countryside, the lovely village of Old Bilton as well as the lovely woodland. The Walk This is a lovely stretch of riverside walking. The woodland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Plover Hill from Halton Gill Take the walk up Plover Hill from Halton Gill in Littondale and you will be very unlikely to meet anyone. The walk covers some remote coutryside, visits an unlikely summit and starts from the far end of a long but lovely dale. It is wild dales rather than tame dales and the better for it. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
Hidden Valleys of Wharfedale Littondale and Langstrothdale are two of the hidden valleys of Wharfedale. Linking them in a long walk makes for one of the best days out in the Yorkshire Dales. If you do one walk do this. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
A Kettlewell Circular Kettlewell is dramatically surrounded by steep sided mountains which may be a little daunting. However it is perfectly straightforward to gain good height and enjoy the wonderful panorama of Upper Wharfedale without a steep climb. Two climbs in fact but neither steep. The Walk The walk skirts the slopes of Great Whernside, Buckden Pike and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
Red Squirrels at Snaizeholme Snaizeholme in Widdale, on the Hawes to Ribblehead road is probably the best place to see red squirrels in the Yorkshire Dales. The protected woodland is well set with a viewing area. However the red squirrels are just a part of a short walk in an interesting and very rarely visited side dale. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 120m Elevation: 120m / 393ft