Walk at Ripley Castle A walk at Ripley Castle offers an alternative to the official visit . It takes you round the rolling estate countryside to the west with some views of the castle from unusual angles. The Walk It took me a long time to visit Ripley Castle and it’s grounds. I have no idea why as I 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 118m Elevation: 118m / 387ft
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
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
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. The Walk Walking amongst the limestone scenery of the southern Dales is a real pleasure. In addition this walk crosses the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to name where I believe the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe this walk from Austwick and Crummackdale. It is a geological lesson come alive with simply magnificent limestone scenery throughout. The views to Pen-y-Ghent and Inglebborough are pretty good too. The Walk The walk starts with 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Grimwith Reservoir walk The walk round Grimwith Reservoir is one of the simplest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. However it is full of interest, exceptionally peaceful and full of interest for bird lovers, sailing enthusiasts and history buffs. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 50160m Elevation: 50160m / 164574ft
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 the return to Middleham. The Walk On any walk from Middleham two aspects will always stand out. The first is the splendid castle which dominates this most 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 136m Elevation: 136m / 446ft
Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck The walk from Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck is full of interest. From the lovely Hebden Beck the walk climbs on to the moors and down to Grimwith Reservoir where the peace and quiet complete a lovely day out. The Walk The popular walk around Grimwith Reservoir is a four and a half mile walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 251m Elevation: 251m / 823ft
Casterton and the River Lune The River Lune north of Kirkby Lonsdale winds its way up a quiet valley. The walk reaches Barbondale before heading back through the grounds of Home Farm. The Walk The Bronte sisters attended the old girl’s school at Casterton and much of their childhood memories must come from this splendid old school and its surrounding 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 166m Elevation: 166m / 544ft
A walk up Great Knoutberry Hill Upper Dentdale and a climb up Great Knoutberry offers one of my favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales. It combines 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
Richmond to Easby Abbey This is a highly enjoyable short walk along the River Swale to Easby Abbey. The route follows the Old Railway to a bridge over the River Swale before returning along a riverside path. Following the walk spend some time in Richmond, its shops, pubs and impressive castle. The Walk The route from the start of 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
