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. The Walk Downriver from Pateley Bridge walking along the River Nidd is a real pleasure. The paths are good and stick unusually close to the water. However after 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
Penhill Beacon in Wensleydale The prominent cairn of Penhill Beacon is easily visible on the southern slopes of Wensleydale. This walk takes you up on to the moors direct to the beacon before dropping in to the remains of the lead mining industry. The Walk On my first visit I approached Penhill Beacon from the wrong side. Coming from 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 365m Elevation: 365m / 1197ft
Cracoe to Rylstone Cross There is a short steep climb from Cracoe to Rylstone Cross set on the edge of Embsay Moor. A short distance away lies Cracoe Monument. This offers a pleasant half day circuit. The Walk Even though I had already included a visit to Rylstone Cross and Cracoe Monument on a separate walk from far away 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 314m Elevation: 314m / 1030ft
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. The Walk Only a few miles from Kirkby Stephen lies Scandal Beck and the magnificent Smardale Viaduct 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
A walk to Brough Castle Brough Castle is perched upon a small hill just to the south of Brough. The walk near Brough Castle passes through some rolling countryside and farmland all under the shadow of Mickle Fell. The Walk Brough Castle forms the centre piece of a walk to the south of Brough and an area I knew very 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 76m Elevation: 76m / 249ft
Lost world of Dallowgill Dallowgill has some lovely walking along the river and through the woods. It is a forgotten part of the Yorkshire Dales that sits between Masham and Ripon. It is always quiet. I have now visited a couple of times and discovered the lost world of Dallowgill. The Walk Dallowgill is a beautiful slice of woodland 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 119m Elevation: 119m / 390ft
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
Calf Top and Barbondale Calf Top lies on the ridge to the north of Barbondale. It is the lowest of the ‘Dales 30’ mountains but the tranquility and peace on its slopes makes it one of the most enjoyable. The climb is obvious and straightforward but there is a choice on the descent (see below). The Walk Calf Top 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 559m Elevation: 559m / 1834ft
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. The Walk If one percent of the traffic that headed for Malham even paused to appreciate the twin villages of Airton and Kirkby Malham 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 95m Elevation: 95m / 311ft
River Ribble to Sawley Abbey Enjoy a walk along the River Ribble to Sawley Abbey. The walk passes through the pretty village of Bolton by Bowland and Sawley Abbey. In addition to the riverside walking there is a mix of farmland and woods. The Walk It was a warm, sultry summer’s day when I headed off on this circular walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft
River Ribble villages walk The River Ribble villages walk near Clitheroe is lovely. A stroll through the lovely villages near the river makes for a very enjoyable walk. Generally the privilege is only reserved for locals and those in the know. The Walk The small River Ribble villages of Grindleton, Chatburn, West Bradford, Waddington are idyllic and worth spending 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
Birks Fell, Upper Wharfedale Birks Fell is one of four “Dales 30” mountains that ring the head of Upper Wharfedale. Birks is the long uniform ridge high above the villages of Buckden and Kettlewell on the west side of the dale. It is a steep climb from any start point but easy walking along the flat summit ridge, great 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 416m Elevation: 416m / 1364ft
