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
Airton and Kirkby Malham Airton and Kirkby Malham are two attractive villages to the south of popular Malham. The walk along the riverside follows the Pennine Way before returning over the farmland to the west. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 95m Elevation: 95m / 311ft
Dufton Pike A short, steep climb will bring you to the summit of Dufton Pike. It is an excellent peak, reminiscent of much of the northern Lake District. The views over the moors offer an interesting contrast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 258m Elevation: 258m / 846ft
Ingleton waterfalls walk A series of waterfalls drop off the slopes of Whernside. The Ingleton waterfalls walk follows one river up stream and a second down stream. As a result the spectacular drops and pools create some lovely falls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 148m Elevation: 148m / 485ft
Walking through Limestone 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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 349m Elevation: 349m / 1145ft
Addleborough Addleborough is one of the few ‘stand out’ profiles in the Yorkshire Dales. Viewed from distance the long flat summit has the look of an Ingleborough or, with considerable imagination, Table Mountain! 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 205m Elevation: 205m / 672ft
Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn The classic walk in Malham visits Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn. The walk finishes by climbing down the stone steps alongside Malham Cove, surely the best recognized site in The Yorkshire Dales. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Great Coum via Gragareth Great Coum via Gragareth is a long, lonely walk over a high grassy ridge returning via the pretty Leck Valley. The views over the Howgills and on to the Southern Lakes are very good on a clear day. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 14.5mi Distance: 14.5 miles / 23.2 km 602m Elevation: 602m / 1975ft
Feizor and Austwick walk A short walk between two lovely Dales villages, Feizor & Austwick. The walk passes through farmland and a rolling landscape along bridleways and quiet country roads. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Middleham Castle and Gallops Middleham Castle and Gallops offer the backdrop to a lovely walk overlooking Lower Wensleydale. Follow the racehorses as they train before heading down to the River Cover and the return to Middleham. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 136m Elevation: 136m / 446ft
Fountains Fell Climb Fountains Fell and its near neighbour Darnbrook Fell from the road linking Malham and Littondale. It is an easy climb, a rough crossing and an awkward descent. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 383m Elevation: 383m / 1256ft
Pendle Hill from Downham Climbing Pendle Hill from Downham starts through some farmland. On the open hillside the path leads directly to the summit but on the return it is worth exploring the vast plateau before returning to Downham. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft