Austwick and Feizor walk A half day walk between three lovely Dales villages, Austwick and Feizor taking in the hamlet of Wharfe. The walk passes through glorious limestone scenery, farmland and along tracks and quiet country lanes. There is much to see and do for all ages and interests. The Walk I have walked this lovely section of the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Great Coum and Gragareth Great Coum and Gragareth are two of the ‘Dales 30’ accessed via a long and lonely walk across some remote moorland. However following the wide grassy ridge brings many rewards as does the high start. The views over the Howgills and on to the Southern Lakes are very good on a clear day. The Walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
The Limestone above Conistone Walking through the limestone above Conistone is exceptionally enjoyable. The limestone creates a unique (in this country) backdrop to the walk. As a result take your time and explore the areas off path. The Walk Much of the pleasure of walking in the southern Dales is due to the excellence of the paths. As a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 349m Elevation: 349m / 1145ft
A Short Walk near Askrigg Bainbridge is the base for this short walk near Askrigg. As well as visiting the old Wensleydale railway there is a short climb to the impressive scar above Bainbridge. However it is a straightforward stroll in the heart of Wensleydale. The Walk I have always felt that Bainbridge deserves more than being a simple staging post 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 109m Elevation: 109m / 357ft
Beamsley Moor from Ilkley The walk to Beamsley Moor from Ilkley passes through some rich moorland and tarns before arriving on the fine grassy ridge with excellent views across the south eastern Dales. The Walk I had never thought to explore Beamsley Moor from Ilkley until recently. Previously I preferred the popular walks over Ilkley Moor. However north of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 415m Elevation: 415m / 1361ft
Hackfall Woods near Masham The walk to Hackfall Woods near Masham takes you initially alongside the River Ure. Hackfall Woods (or simply Hackfall) is a beautifully managed woodland peppered with paths, follies and a vast array of fauna and flora. The returns is via Grewelthorpe and the woods at Nutwith Common. The Walk Hackfall Woods near Masham is a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Melmerby Fell To the north of Cross Fell there is a fine Pennine walk up Melmerby Fell. The walk is similar in character to Cross Fell but shorter. It is quiet place and an excellent option to achieve a less frequented visited peak. The Walk Apparently fell runners regularly take to the slopes of Melmerby Fell. I 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 500m Elevation: 500m / 1640ft
Walk around Kirkby Malzeard The village and land around Kirkby Malzeard is hidden in an area between Masham, Ripon and the Eastern Dales . The village and buildings of the village are lovely and the walk starts with an interesting section of woodland. The Walk A walk around Kirkby Malzeard, a pretty Yorkshire village near Masham, is full of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 64m Elevation: 64m / 209ft
Richmond to Marske There is a few options on the walk from Richmond to Marske. I prefer taking to Wycliffe Scar on the way out and the River Swale by return. The views from Wycliffe Scar particularly near the Monument are genuinely spectacular. The Walk This is my favourite walk out of Richmond. Whilst the majority of visitors 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 305m Elevation: 305m / 1000ft
Baugh Fell Baugh Fell is a remote mountain lying to the east of Sedbergh and offers the greatest challenge to those climbing the ‘Dales 30’. It is a large area of featureless moorland rising to an interesting summit area. The views back west to the Howgills are superb. The Walk I have attempted to climb Baugh Fell 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
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. The Walk The smaller dales offer, in my opinion, the best walking in the Dales. In this regard the 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale The River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale has a beautiful stretch of riverside walking to the south of Devil’s Bridge. The outbound walk passes a trig point and some quiet country lanes before it returns along the river. The Walk I knew very little about the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale before undertaking this walk. I 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 86m Elevation: 86m / 282ft
