Stony Cove Pike from Kirkstone Pass Kirkstone Pass is a high place to start any walk. A short climb brings you on to the long broad ridge heading for Stony Cove Pike. The return is via the same route. It is an easy way to get reluctant walkers on to the higher fells or in this case in winter conditions. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Alnwick to Alnmouth walk The walk from Alnwick to Alnmouth follows the steam railway line, some open countryside before arriving at the coast at Foxton Golf Club. The final mile can either follow the sands or stick to the path through the golf course. A regular bus service will return you to Alnwick. The Walk Many people stay or 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
Pendle Hill walk The splendid views from the isolated summit of Pendle Hill disguise a more morbid secret. The witches of Pendle Hill walk follows the journey of the poor Pendle witches were forced to take before being murdered. This walk showcases Pendle Hill in a much better light! The Walk Pendle Hill has an iconic presence beyond 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 324m Elevation: 324m / 1063ft
Fair Snape Fell Fair Snape Fell is the highest summit in the Forest of Bowland. The circular walk takes you up on to the ‘real’ summit on a good track but the crossing to the trig is through some rough peat hags. The final walk on the wide ridge to Parlick is a delight, the walking often accompanied 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
The Rhinogs Rough walking in glorious scenery. This is how the Rhinogs are normally described and this walk, which includes Rhinog Fach and the highest mountain in the range Y Llethr, typifies this. The Walk Walking in the Rhinogs is for the more experienced walker. It is largely trackless and where there are paths they are often 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 750m Elevation: 750m / 2460ft
Gilsland and Birdoswald Fort on Hadrian’s Wall Birdoswald is one of the best preserved forts on Hadrian’s Wall. It lies on the western edge of the most interesting section of the wall and is best approached from the village of Gilsland. From Gilsland to Birdoswald is only 2 miles so I have extended the walk along the wall with a return via 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Latterbarrow from Hawkshead The summit of Latterbarrow is an excellent place to view the Coniston fells and much of the south western Lakes. Climbing Latterbarrow from Hawkshead is, in itself, very straightforward on a very good path. The Walk 803′. For many years I never realised that there was an excellent short walk near Hawkshead. Climbing Latterbarrow was 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 178m Elevation: 178m / 584ft
Terrington walk and the Wolds The Terrington walk through the Hambleton Hills is a pleasant way of discovering the area. The walk is a mix of woodland and farmland, dotted with isolated farms and villages. Spend some time enjoying Terrington when you have completed the walk. The Walk Terrington is lovely and oozes with the quintessentially English character so beloved 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 113m Elevation: 113m / 370ft
Rogan’s Seat from Keld Rogan’s Seat lies within a large stretch of moorland in Upper Swaledale. The views are interesting rather than spectacular and the summit cairn a bit of a damp squib! The climb from Keld is the most enjoyable approach. The Walk I first came across Rogan’s Seat whilst Marilyn bagging. I extended the excellent walk up 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Holy Island & the Pilgrim’s Way Any visit to Holy Island (or Lindisfarne) makes for a fantastic day out. However the day is greatly enhanced by completing a circuit of the island and taking to the memorable 3 mile sands of the Pilgrim’s Way. Pilgrim’s Way is memorable. The walk around the island is interesting and typical of the Northumbrian Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water is an unusual way to approach the mountain. It is a steep pull but the walk makes best use of the finest features of the Grasmoor round These are the western ridges of Whiteside and Lad Hows or, if you are feeling energetic, the Wainwright of Whiteless Pike. The Walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 839m Elevation: 839m / 2752ft
Alwinton & Upper Coquetdale Alwinton provides the base for an exploration of the moors, hills and valleys of Upper Coquetdale. The views are far reaching but I most enjoyed the walk alongside Usway Burn, hemmed in by the steep slopes on either side. The Walk There is nothing I enjoy more than planning a walk through an unexplored landscape. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 510m Elevation: 510m / 1673ft
