The Remotest Spot in England? I was somewhat surprised to find that the remotest spot in England is in the Dales. I had assumed it was further north, maybe in the Pennines of Cumbria or Northumberland. It is not. The Walk I recently read an article saying that Riggs Moor was the most remote spot (based I believe on distance 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
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 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Buckden Pike & Upper Wharfedale Buckden Pike in Upper Wharfedale is a striking fell in Upper Wharfedale. The summit ridge is the best in the Dales, at one end a Polish war memorial whilst at the other the highest point has excellent views. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 457m Elevation: 457m / 1499ft
Causey Pike The distinctive summit knolls of Causey Pike can be seen from miles away. Everyone knows Causey Pike. The steep climb though is hard. From the summit head over Scar Crags and Sail before returning over Outerside. The Walk I climbed Causey Pike just before the Coronus shut down. The whole area was eerily quiet but 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 860m Elevation: 860m / 2821ft
Walk round Ennerdale Water A walk round Ennerdale Water has so much appeal because it is quiet and unspoilt. On all lakeland walks the scenery is superb and this is no different but the remoteness and ease of a complete circuit makes this better. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft
Climbing Blencathra Climbing Blencathra via Hall’s Fell and returning via Blease Fell is the best way to enjoy my favourite mountain. Halls Fell has some minor scrambling but leads directly to the summit trig. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Hidden Valleys of Wharfedale Littondale and Langstrothdale are two of the hidden valleys of Wharfedale. Linking them in a long walk makes for one of the best days out in the Yorkshire Dales. If you do one walk do this. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
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
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is a fine way to approach this 3,000 foot popular summit. The Ullock Pike ridge is full of interest with spectacular views. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 779m Elevation: 779m / 2555ft
Goathland and Grosmont The walk between Goathland and Grosmont climbs steeply on to the moors. Here the views open out dramatically. After dropping in to Grosmont (best place to see the steam trains) return via the old Rail Trail. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft
Birks Fell, Upper Wharfedale In 2006 the Ordnance Survey succeeded in raising the profile of Birks Fell to Marilyn status. They discovering a lump of peat (with an equally unimpressive small pile of stones) that just broaches the 2,010 ft contour. As a result this cairn is the highest point of a broad, near 12 mile long, trackless ridge 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 416m Elevation: 416m / 1364ft
Barden Reservoirs The Barden Reservoirs lie in the centre of a large area of bleak moorland. You would expect the proximity to Skipton, coupled with the easy access to the area, to make the Barden Reservoirs a popular walk. It does not! 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
