Walks

Swirl How and Wetherlam tower above Little Langdale. The climb up Great Carrs is up a rocky, interesting and little visited ridge whilst Wetherlam is a complex fell worth spending time on. All in all the best of the Coniston walking and an unusual one. The Walk Graceful is a word not always used when

Darden Pike lies midway between Rothbury and Otterburn. It is an innocuous looking peak, in fact the climb is simply a straightforward path through the heather, similar to any walk in the moors. However the summit is area is full of interest, the trig point detached from the highest point. In addition the summit tarn

The limestone scar of Fremington Edge is the most striking feature of the area around Reeth. A walk along its broad ridge offers excellent views over Arkengarthdale and beyond. The return below the edge and along the dale is on a pleasnt path. The Walk Fremington Edge overlooks Arkengarthdale, the exposed scar formed by a

The area of Keld and Upper Swaledale is one of my favourite places to walk in the Dales. It is an area dominated by traditional stone barns and fields full of sheep, the River Swale and steep sided hills. This walk keeps (relatively) low and includes some quite excellent views. The Walk Despite being the

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.

Haystacks is a rugged mountain (not particularly high) sitting between Buttermere and the upper end of Ennerdale. The summit area is an area of rocky knolls, hidden tarns and stupendous views, give yourself plenty of time when climbing Haystacks. The Walk 1900′. Haystacks and Wainwright go together like Everest and Mallory. I have very little