Druid’s Temple at Masham The Druid’s Temple at Masham was a folly built by the local landowner 200 years ago. It is an impressive stone circle. The walk is across pleasant countryside with good views across the area. The Walk There are a number of fine walks near Masham. In fact so many it can be difficult to choose. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Leyburn & the Ladies Shawl Leyburn is an attractive Yorkshire Dales market town and a good base to explore Wensleydale. The best of Leyburn is shown though by a walk from the town along ‘The Shawl’ and returning alongside the River Ure. Its tame countryside but full of history, country houses and tranquil scenery. The Walk Leyburn is an attractive, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 220m Elevation: 220m / 721ft
Ingleborough from Clapham The climb of Ingleborough from Clapham is one of the finest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. The ascent is full of interest and the descent takes you through, in my opinion, the finest limestone pavements in England. The Walk I believe that the climb of Ingleborough from Clapham via Trow Gill and Gaping Gill is 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 561m Elevation: 561m / 1840ft
Ancient Castles of Mallerstang The two ancient castles of Mallerstang (Lammerside and Pendragon) offer a focus for an excellent walk along this rarely visited dale. The backdrop of Wild Boar Fell and the embryonic River Eden adds to one of my favourite walks. The Walk Mallerstang is an unspoilt dale to the south of Kirkby Stephen. The dale is 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
Dacre Pasture near Harrogate A walk over Dacre Pasture near Harrogate is a long day exploring a rarely walked area. A mix of lanes, tracks and footpaths pass through a landscape of moors, farmland and a reservoir. The Walk The large expanse of countryside near Harrogate had been asked to be explored for a number of years. A hot 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 15mi Distance: 15 miles / 24 km 655m Elevation: 655m / 2149ft
The Remotest Spot in England? I was somewhat surprised to find that the remotest spot in England is in the Yorkshire Dales. I had assumed it was further north, maybe in the Pennines of Cumbria or Northumberland. It is not. The Walk I recently read an article saying that Riggs Moor was the most remote spot (based I believe on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
Highlights of Wensleydale walk The walk between Leyburn and Aysgarth covers many of the highlights of Wensleydale In addition there is a long and pleasant section of walking along the River Ure. The Walk A long walk that really gets under the skin of Wensleydale. I headed off from Redmire. In my mind I was intending to visit Aysgarth 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 290m Elevation: 290m / 951ft
Walk round Stock’s Reservoir The walk round Stock’s Reservoir is full of interest. Much of it stays close to the water’s edge. However in places the tracks venture inland and are much the better for it. The Walk Knowing the history of Stock’s Reservoir helps increase the enjoyment of the walk. An entire village had to be constructed to 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
Coverdale and Colsterdale The walk from Coverdale to Colsterdale overlooking Nidderdale is a long moorland trek. It is enjoyable if you like solitude, large skies, uniform terrain and exploring little visited dales. It is, in fact, typical Dales. The Walk One of the great pleasures in walking the Yorkshire Dales is crossing the vast moors between the dales. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12.5mi Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Exploring Hebden Beck Hebden Beck winds its way down from Grassington Moor past the remains of the 19th century lead mining industry. There is much to see alongside the beck as there is on the return over Tinkers Lane. Here the wide ranging views of Wharfedale take centre stage. The Walk The Industrial heritage of the Yorkshire Dales 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 135m Elevation: 135m / 442ft
Settle Loop The Settle Loop is a popular walk for walkers and cyclists. The walk is characterised by the beautiful limestone scenery of this area. There is nowhere better to view it. The tracks are good as it passes through isolated farms, stone walls and sheep. The Walk The Settle Loop is not planned for walkers. It 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 463m Elevation: 463m / 1519ft
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. The Walk Above the pretty village of Garrigill lies a deep gorge and an 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 111m Elevation: 111m / 364ft
