Fountains Fell and Darnbrook Fell Climb Fountains Fell and its near neighbour Darnbrook Fell from the road linking Malham and Littondale. It is an easy climb, a rough crossing and an awkward descent. The Walk It seemed obvious to me to link these two Dales 30 hills in a single walk. After looking at the map it also seemed clear 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 383m Elevation: 383m / 1256ft
The Carneddau The Carneddau is a vast plateau of high mountains in the North West of Snowdonia. This walk starts at Bethesda which is quieter than the popular Llyn Ogwen route. The quieter approaches contrast superbly with the dramatic Carneddau ridge. A long, but continually interesting day. The Walk The Carneddau (Carnedds are the anglicised name) are 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13mi Distance: 13 miles / 20.8 km 1080m Elevation: 1080m / 3543ft
Yewdale from Coniston Yewdale lies north west of Coniston and is an area of rugged low lying fells which is rarely explored. The walk of Yewdale from Coniston takes you through this lovely, peaceful area. However it also includes the slate mining valleys of Tilberthwaite and in to the heart of the Coniston fells. The Walk There are 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 450m Elevation: 450m / 1476ft
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, for far too many years as I headed 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 590m Elevation: 590m / 1935ft
From Runswick Bay to Whitby Runswick Bay is a pretty little fishing village and Whitby a large town. The walk between them offers some of the most interesting coastal walking in England. Take the bus and walk it one way. The Walk The walk from Runswick Bay to Whitby is an undulating route along some of the finest cliffs of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 185m Elevation: 185m / 606ft
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
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
Askrigg, Aysgarth & Herriot Country walk This walk through Herriot Country from Askrigg to Aysgarth starts on the higher land and returns along the River Ure. It passes through some stunning limestone scenery with outstanding views across Wensleydale. The Walk No other walk sums up the Yorkshire Dales, and Wensleydale in particular, better than the delectable grassy path between Carperby and 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
Swirl How and Wetherlam 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 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 778m Elevation: 778m / 2552ft
Darden Pike near Rothbury 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 285m Elevation: 285m / 935ft
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
