Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

The most popular way to climb Cross Fell is from the small village of Garrigill near Alston. Even then it is a long climb across the moors. On a fine day the views across the north eastern lakes are good. The Walk At seventy feet under the magical 3,000 foot mark Cross Fell is the

The Semer Water walk is unusual. Not only are lakes very rare in the Yorkshire Dales but this one is both a nature reserve and an outdoor centre. The return is much improved by climbing to the ridge above the west banks. The Walk I was very impressed by Semer Water and how the second largest

Exploring Cotterdale is the most interesting section of a walk that starts by heading up the Pennine Way. After crossing a shoulder of moors from Cotterdale the return to Appersett is down Mossdale. The Walk Thousands of travellers will pass through Hawes and head towards Sedbergh or Dent without any inkling that Cotterdale exists. That

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.

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,

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