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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to summarise the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe the Austwick and Crummackdale walk. It is a geological lesson come alive. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Upper Dentdale & Great Knoutberry Upper Dentdale and Great Knoutberry offers one of my favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales. It combesg great views from the lovely summit of Great Knoutberry Hill with the engineering master class of Arten Gill viaduct. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 424m Elevation: 424m / 1391ft
Ingleborough from Clapham The climb of Ingleborough from Clapham one of the finest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. The ascent is full of interest and the descent takes you through some of the finest limestone pavements around. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 561m Elevation: 561m / 1840ft
Fountains Abbey Fountains Abbey is the best preserved abbey in the area. The walk goes through the abbey ruins and in to the grounds. The walk passes an excellent cafe before heading in to Studley Park. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 28m Elevation: 28m / 91ft
Climb Great Pinseat There is no better walk to understand the effect of industry and mining on the Swaledale landscape than to climb Great Pinseat. The barren moonscape near its summit is fascinating. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
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. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
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
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
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
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
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