Ribblehead, a short walk The Ribblehead viaduct is one of the most impressive engineering projects in England. It is also sat in wonderful scenery and this short Ribblehead walk will do it full justice. The extension to Blea Moor tunnel only adds to it. 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 125m Elevation: 125m / 410ft
Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat make a long but entertaining circuit between Wensleydale and Swaledale. The climb up Great Shunner Fell is straightforward, the crossing over Buttertubs to Lovely Seat less so. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
Discovering Airedale walk Considering how close Airedale is to some major urban centres it is not a popular walking area. In particular this walk from Sutton-in-Craven and another in the nearby vale of Lothersdale are full of variety, interest and some spectacular views. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 285m Elevation: 285m / 935ft
Eight Stiles Walk Around Long Preston The Long Preston walk is know locally as the Eight stiles walk as there are that number on the return. There is also a lovely section of riverside walking, good views over Pendle Hill and a Norman church to explore. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 75m Elevation: 75m / 246ft
Nicky Nook Nicky Nook is an easy hill to climb near Lancaster on the fringes of the Pennine moors. However its reduced height is more than made up for by the excellent views and interesting walking. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Burton Leonard near Ripon Burton Leonard near the town of Ripon is a pleasant low level village set within a set of open fields. The walk is not one to travel miles to do but for those living nearby it should not be missed. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Fell Head in the Howgills Fell Head is a graceful mountain on the western edge of the Howgills. There are extensive views over the M6 to the eastern Lakeland fells. The climb is a pleasure and it is easy to extend the walk towards the Calf. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Grassington to Skipton walk Take the bus from Skipton and then return over the moors on a one way walk from Grassington to Skipton. On either side of the bleak moors are the villages of Linton, Thorpe and Embsay. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 520 m (1,705 feet)m Elevation: 520 m (1,705 feet)m / 1706ft
Climb Pen-y-Ghent from Horton Pen-y-Ghent from Horton is the classic climb on this iconic Dales mountain. The walk is much improved by continuing on the mile long ridge to Plover Hill. The Walk Pen-y-Ghent (probable meaning hill on the border) is the most famous and popular of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Whether it is the best is a matter 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
Oxenhope and Ogden Water walk Reservoirs, moors, golf courses and a wind farm add character to this walk on Ovenden Moor from Oxenhope. Ogden Water is particularly impressive. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn Woodland, farmland, some isolated farms and views to the moors beyond characterise this walk along Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn. The large village of Slaidburn has a pretty river front green. The Walk Slaidburn is the centre of tourism in the Forest of Bowland. However this means very little as this is a quiet area unspoilt 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 89m Elevation: 89m / 292ft
Footsteps of Tolkein There is little doubt that the area around Stonyhurst College provided some of the inspiration for Lord of the Rings. The walk itself passes the college before heading down to the river, following it back to Hurst Green. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft