Arkengarthdale and Low Reeth Moor The walk up Arkengarthdale and Low Reeth Moor starts at Reeth. From the village continue alongside Arkle Beck to Arkle Town. At this hamlet climb on to the moors and enjoy some great views over Swaledale on the return. The Walk I thought the walk up Arkengarthdale and Low Reeth Moor would be good and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 254m Elevation: 254m / 833ft
The 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. The Walk Cautley Spout is the largest waterfall in England (a few claim this title) with a total drop of 650 feet. Approaching up the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 497m Elevation: 497m / 1630ft
High Seat and Sails (Lunds Fell) Two of the Dales 30 mountains lie to the east of the long valley of Mallerstang. The climb and walking on the slopes of High Seat and Lunds Fell is in places not well defined and can be wet but the views uniformerly excellent.. The Walk The broad ridge on the east side of Mallerstang 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 475m Elevation: 475m / 1558ft
Villages in Coverdale There are four picturesque villages in Coverdale which are the focus of this walk. Coverdale is one of the dales which lead south from Wensleydale, quieter than the main valley and all the better for it. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 165m Elevation: 165m / 541ft
Addingham to Bolton Abbey The walk from Addingham to Bolton Abbey initially climbs to Haw Pike past Chelker Reservoir efore returning along the River Wharfe. There are some lovely views from Haw Pike whilst Bolton Abbey is of course special. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 177m Elevation: 177m / 580ft
The lead mines on Grassington Moor High above the village of Grassington lies Grassington Moor, a vast plateau of moorland which was the location for a large and well preserved lead mining industry in days past. The walk carries on to the open moors with good views. The Walk The industrial past of the Dales has left a major legacy on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 280m Elevation: 280m / 918ft
High Cup Nick The walk from Dufton to High Cup Nick is straightforward and with bags of interest. For a geographer the U shaped valley is text book, for the botanist there is a profusion of wild flowers and for the walker the views are excellent. The Walk After miles and miles of hard, but typical walking along the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 455m Elevation: 455m / 1492ft
Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof This was a surprise, at least in how good they were even if I knew they existed. The two fells of Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof lie just off the M6 and offer some fine walking through the limestone. It is an area of Special Scientific Significance. The Walk There are two types of people 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Ingleborough Nature Reserve Ingleborough Nature Reserve is a vast area of spectacular limestone pavements and scars along the eastern and southern slopes of Ingleborough. Any walk through the area is a joy but best when the limestone is dry. The Walk When the sun shines the limestone gleams. I would recommend walking amongst the limestone and not just 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
High Moors over Masham The Moors over Masham offer an excellent walk on good tracks. The walk is quite long but the views are impressive and extensive, particularly over Nidderdale. The reservoirs also add to the day. The Walk I set off with Mist on an enjoyable walk on the moors over Masham. The walk starts at the twin 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 291m Elevation: 291m / 954ft
Yockenthwaite Moor from Wharfedale The quickest and easiest route up Yockenthwaite Moor is from the south. The start is Yockenthwaite Farm, the climb follows a farm track for much of the way and the conclusion is through a series of peat hags. It is an up and down walk, lacking in interest except for the splendid views up and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 395m Elevation: 395m / 1295ft
Cow Green Reservoir In Upper Teesdale the River Tees emerges dramatically at Cow Green Reservoir over the rocks of the spectacular Cauldron Spout. The walk follows the river to the reservoir returning on good tracks. The Walk The walk to Cow Green Reservoir provided one of those wow moments of a good walk. I had walked up the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 162m Elevation: 162m / 531ft
