Nine Standards Rigg Nine Standards Rigg is a large fell situated near Kirkby Stephen and a significant obstacle on the Coast to Coast. It is a peaty mountain with some hard walking although this route is fine. The summit is a fascinating place. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
Askrigg, Aysgarth & Herriot Country walk This walk through Herriot Country from Askrigg to Aysgarth starts on the higher land and returns along the River Ure. It passes through some pleasant limestone scenery with outstanding views across the dale. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Settle and the River Ribble There are a number of lovely villages near Settle and the River Ribble. There are also two excellent waterfalls, dramatic limestone scenery and isolated farms on the higher sections of the walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 353m Elevation: 353m / 1158ft
Settle Loop The Settle Loop is a popular walk for walkers and cyclists. The whole walk is dominated by the beautiful limestone scenery of this area. The tracks are good as it passes through isolated farms, stone walls and sheep. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 463m Elevation: 463m / 1519ft
The Beautiful River Nidd The River Nidd south of Pateley Bridge winds its way slowly through some attractive countryside. Some of the villages still show reminders of the areas industrial heritage. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
Cataracts of the Strid The River Wharfe passes through the cataracts of the Strid up river of Bolton Abbey. It provides a lovely woodland walk that continues up to Barden Bridge on one side of the river. Return on the far bank. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 38m Elevation: 38m / 124ft
Smardale Gill walk The walk at Smardale Gill will take you up on to the moors before returning via the old railway line, alongside Scandal Beck. The walk is very pleasant but becomes better as the track passes under the viaduct. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
Jervaulx Abbey and the River Ure An easy walk starts through the grounds of Jervaulx Abbey. The walk then crosses the River Ure and enters the well preserved village of Thornton Stewart. The walk drops back to the River Ure at Danby Hall. The Walk A lovely stretch of riverside, an abbey, an impressive old hall, a pearl of a village 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
Baugh Fell Baugh Fell is a rarely visited mountain lying to the east of Sedbergh. 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 from three different directions. Initially I failed to gain the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
Barbondale and Calf Top The walk through Barbondale and on to Calf Top is very enjoyable. Calf Top is one of the Dales 30 mountains and its broad ridge makes for easy walking. The vlley of Barbondale is unspoilt and quiet. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 559m Elevation: 559m / 1834ft
A walk in Upper Nidderdale Upper Nidderdale is a remote part of the Yorkshire Dales. Physically transformed when the reservoirs were built the walk passes over wild moors, through isolated farmsteads. However they are all on excellent tracks. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 378 ms (1,240 feet)m Elevation: 378 ms (1,240 feet)m / 1240ft
Hay Meadows at Muker Muker is one of the idyllic small villages that sit at the head of Swaledale. The river flows nearby and the scenery is lovely although during the hay meadow season it is better still. The hay meadows are at their best in May and June. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 15m Elevation: 15m / 49ft