Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to summarise the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe the walk through Austwick and Crummackdale. The view from the limestone pavement on Long Scar reveals a vast panorama starting from the summit of Ingleborough to the north west. From here turn north east through the uniform Moughton 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Upper Dentdale Upper Dentdale offers one of my favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales combining 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 is the most interesting (but not the quickest) route. The ascent is full of interest and the descent has fine views over the Forest of Bowland and beyond. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 561m Elevation: 561m / 1840ft
Fountain’s Abbey Fountain’s 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 offer a focus for the walk. The walk itself from Kirkby Stephen keeps close to the River Eden. The backdrop of Wild Boar Fell 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 between Settle and the River Ribble. There are also 2 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
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 charcterise each step. It is a walk with a difference. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 364m Elevation: 364m / 1194ft
Jervaulx Abbey and the River Ure An easy walk 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 the Upper Nidd The Upper Nidd is a remote part of the Yorkshire Dales. Transformed for the two attractive reservoirs the walk is surrounded by wild moorland. However the tracks are excellent and it is a thoroughly enjoyable day out. 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
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
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 return to Middleham. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 136m Elevation: 136m / 446ft
