Fremington Edge 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Keld and Upper Swaledale 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
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
Haystacks 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 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 531m Elevation: 531m / 1742ft
Kirk Yetholm and the Pennine Way The Pennine Way completes its journey north at Kirk Yetholm, a pretty village just over the Scottish border. The last few miles of the Pennine Way offers a choice for the weary walker, a high level finish or a valley one. I combined them on this very pleasant circular from Kirk Yetholm. The Walk I 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 500m Elevation: 500m / 1640ft
High Force Waterfalls High Force near Middleton on Tees is one of the most dramatic section of waterfalls in England and rightly popular. High Force itself is best known but Low Force is a lovely spot to spend some time whilst Gibson’s Cave is a hidden Gem. The Walk High Force plunges 70 feet over 2 sections in 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
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
Hallin Fell, Ullswater Hallin Fell is a sprightly little fell near Howtown, perfectly placed for enjoying some of the best views up and down Ullswater. The fell itself is typically lakes, little rocky outcrops, bracken covered hillside and a fine summit cairn. The Walk 1271′. Hallin Fell joins the likes of Gowbarrow and Loughrigg Fell as miniature Lakeland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 257m Elevation: 257m / 843ft
Wild Boar Fell The slopes of Wild Boar Fell form a distinctive profile from well beyond the rarely visited Mallerstang dale. The circuit which includes Swarth Fell is excellent on good paths with a straightforward climb and descent. However it is the pleasure of walking in such a remote landscape which makes it so enjoyable.. The Walk Fortunately 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Scafell Pike from Seathwaite The climb of Scafell Pike from Seathwaite via the Corridor Route is the best way to arrive at the highest place in England. In addition the walk includes a visit to two of the most attractive tarns in the Lake District; Styhead and Sprinkling. The Walk The highest point in England is Scafell Pike (3,210 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 863m Elevation: 863m / 2831ft
A walk at Housesteads – the Scots side Housesteads Fort is probably the best preserved and popular of all the forts along Hadrian’s Wall. A fine way to explore beyond the fort is to explore the lands to the north around the beautiful Bromlee Lough (lake). It is quiet and offers an interesting perspective from the Scots side as they advanced on the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft
A Kettlewell Circular Kettlewell is dramatically surrounded by steep sided mountains which often appear a little intimidating. However it is perfectly straightforward to gain good height and enjoy the wonderful panorama of Upper Wharfedale without a steep climb. Two climbs in fact but neither steep. The Walk This walk skirts the slopes of Great Whernside, Buckden Pike and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
