Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

The limestone scar of Fremington Edge is the most striking feature of the area around Reeth. A walk along its broad ridge offers striking views over Arkengarthdale. The return below the edge is on a good path. The Walk Fremington Edge overlooks Arkengarthdale, the exposed scar formed by a retreating glacier 15,000 years ago. It

The one way walk between Dent Station and Ribblehead passes through some of the best and most interesting landscape including 3 viaducts, the highest station in England and some remote moorland walking. The Walk The Settle to Carlisle railway provides a number of excellent one way walks. Hop on at one station, get off at

The Grass Woods near Grassington walk includes a lovely and popular area of woodland. Set beside the River Wharfe the walk is much improved by approaching from the Dales Way path to the east.

Malham Tarn is the highest lake in England. The walk round Malham Tarn does include an unavoidable section on the road to the west but the eastern shores and walk through the woods are lovely. Take the detour up Great Close Hill.

Cross Fell from the west is the easiest way to climb the mountain. The walk does lack interest except on the summit plateau which is of course the highest place in England outside the Lake District. The Walk I have climbed Cross Fell four times now and each time the summit plateau has been in

The Countryside of Pateley Bridge walk lies in the heart of Nidderdale. Although not part of the YD National park the countryside is very similar. This walk covers the river, industrial remains all set amongst rolling countryside.