Black Combe climb Perched on the far south west corner of the Lake District Black Combe sits almost on top of the sea. The climb is via an excellent path up the mountain. An alternative, longer, descent heads north and west in to remote lands. The Walk 1970′. William Wordsworth once described Black Combe as having the “amplest 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Great Pinseat and the Old Gang There is no better walk to understand the effect of ithe lead mining industry on the Swaledale landscape than to climb Great Pinseat and the Old Gang. The barren moonscape near its summit feels like entering a different world. It is fascinating. The Walk To appreciate the full scale of the lead mining industry and how 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Souther Fell A sumptuous, wide grassy ridge with easy walking and outstanding views over the Northern Fells encapsulate Souther Fell. Add to that you will almost certainly have no company and Souther Fell makes for a very worthwhile slice of Lakeland. The Walk 1,713 feet high. My most recent visit to Souther Fell was on a lovely, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Nidd Woods from Knaresborough Between Harrogate and Knaresborough is a fine bit of countryside where the River Nidd flows through a deep gorge. The Nidd Woods walk from Knaresborough takes you through some open countryside, the lovely village of Old Bilton as well as the lovely woodland. The Walk This is a lovely stretch of riverside walking. The woodland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Plover Hill from Halton Gill Take the walk up Plover Hill from Halton Gill in Littondale and you will be very unlikely to meet anyone. The walk covers some remote coutryside, visits an unlikely summit and starts from the far end of a long but lovely dale. It is wild dales rather than tame dales and the better for it. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 410m Elevation: 410m / 1345ft
A Kettlewell Circular Kettlewell is dramatically surrounded by steep sided mountains which may be a little daunting. 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 The 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
Sheffield Pike from Glenridding The excellent walk of Sheffield Pike from Glenridding is often ignored by the thousands heading for Helvellyn. That is a mistake as it is an excellent mountain with spectacyular views over Helvellyn. The Walk I have been guilty of ignoring Sheffield Pike, and its neighbour Glenridding Dodd, myself for far too many years as I 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 590m Elevation: 590m / 1935ft
Staveley and Potter Tarn The twin tarns of Gurnal Dubs and Potter Tarn form the centrepiece of an attractive area of moorland near Kendal. Combined with a walk along the River Kent to Staveley it makes for an attractive day. The Walk I recently visited the two tarns on a dry and crisp winter’s morning. There was no-one around 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 271m Elevation: 271m / 889ft
Red Squirrels at Snaizeholme Snaizeholme in Widdale, on the Hawes to Ribblehead road is probably the best place to see red squirrels in the Yorkshire Dales. The protected woodland is well set with a viewing area. However the red squirrels are just a part of a short walk in an interesting and very rarely visited side dale. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 120m Elevation: 120m / 393ft
Arden Great Moor Between Sutton Bank and Osmotherley there is a large area of grouse moorland. The excellent tracks and wide views in all directions make for an invigorating and interesting walk. The walk sticks mainly to the edges of the moor with contrasting views in to all the differing valleys which circuit the moor. The Walk There 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 260m Elevation: 260m / 853ft
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 striking views over Arkengarthdale. The return below the edge is on a good path. The Walk Fremington Edge overlooks Arkengarthdale, the exposed scar formed by a retreating glacier 15,000 years ago. It 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Dent Station and Ribblehead The one way walk between Dent Station and Ribblehead passes through some of the best and most interesting landscape including 3 viaducts, the highest station in England and some remote moorland walking. The Walk The Settle to Carlisle railway provides a number of excellent one way walks. Hop on at one station, get off at 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 350m Elevation: 350m / 1148ft
