The lead mines on Grassington Moor High above the village of Grassington lies Grassington Moor, a vast plateau of moorland which was the location for a large and well preserved lead mining industry in days past. The walk carries on to the open moors with good views. The Walk The industrial past of the Dales has left a major legacy on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 280m Elevation: 280m / 918ft
Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof This was a surprise, at least in how good they were even if I knew they existed. The two fells of Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof lie just off the M6 and offer some fine walking through the limestone. It is an area of Special Scientific Significance. The Walk There are two types of people 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Druid’s Temple at Masham The Druid’s Temple at Masham was a folly built by the local landowner 200 years ago. It is an impressive stone circle. The walk is across pleasant countryside with good views across the area. The Walk There are a number of fine walks near Masham. In fact so many it can be difficult to choose. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Leyburn & the Ladies Shawl Leyburn is an attractive Yorkshire Dales market town and a good base to explore Wensleydale. The best of Leyburn is shown though by a walk from the town along ‘The Shawl’ and returning alongside the River Ure. Its tame countryside but full of history, country houses and tranquil scenery. The Walk Leyburn is an attractive, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 220m Elevation: 220m / 721ft
Ingleborough from Clapham The climb of Ingleborough from Clapham is one of the finest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. The ascent is full of interest and the descent takes you through, in my opinion, the finest limestone pavements in England. The Walk I believe that the climb of Ingleborough from Clapham via Trow Gill and Gaping Gill is 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 561m Elevation: 561m / 1840ft
Ancient Castles of Mallerstang The two ancient castles of Mallerstang (Lammerside and Pendragon) offer a focus for an excellent walk along this rarely visited dale. The backdrop of Wild Boar Fell and the embryonic River Eden adds to one of my favourite walks. The Walk Mallerstang is an unspoilt dale to the south of Kirkby Stephen. The dale is 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
The Lands of Bolton Castle Mary Queen of Scots used to ride through the lands of Bolton Castle when she was being held captive in the 16th century. This short walk offers a flavour of what she must have observed, a truly beautiful place may have helped take her mind off her travails. The Walk The lands of Bolton Castle 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 98m Elevation: 98m / 321ft
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
History in Gunnerside Gill The history of the Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale in particular can be best seen in Gunnerside Gill. The old workings are prominent on the walk and characterise each step. It is a walk with a difference. The Walk I was looking forward to this walk as I was told that you do not truly understand 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Fountains Abbey Fountains Abbey is the best preserved abbey in the Yorkshire. This walk goes through the abbey ruins and in to the grounds, exploring them in some detail. The walk passes an excellent cafe before heading in to Studley Park. The Walk There is nothing rugged about Fountains Abbey or Studley Park. It is just a 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 28m Elevation: 28m / 91ft
Skipton Castle and Woods The walk through Skipton Castle and Woods is a pleasant way to get a feel for the medieval origins of the town without walking to far. The walk starts in the woods and returns over the fields with good views over Skipton. The Walk I always like castles to have a proper history. At some 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
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. The Walk There is so much to see around Settle and the River Ribble it is difficult to include all in a single 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 353m Elevation: 353m / 1158ft
