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
Walk along the Langdale Valley The Langdale Valley is ringed by spectacular hikes up to the mountains. The best are listed below. However this walk takes you along the beautiful valley floor between Elterwater and the New Dubngeon Ghyll Hotel. Good walking along Great Langdale Beck with views to the fells around. The Walk I prefer starting the walk at 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
The Cheviot The Cheviot is the highest mountain in Northumberland (815m). It is part of a high generally featureless plateau, typical of much of the area. The summit has fortunately been partially paved on its upper slopes, a benefit of being on the Pennine Way. The return is via the Harthope Valley or a more arduous crossing 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 880m Elevation: 880m / 2887ft
Settle and the River Ribble There are a number of lovely villages near Settle and the River Ribble. There are also two excellent waterfalls, dramatic limestone scenery and isolated farms on the higher sections of the walk. The Walk There is so much to see around Settle and the River Ribble it is difficult to include all in a single 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 353m Elevation: 353m / 1158ft
Aye Gill Pike To the north of Dent lies the long whale back hill of Aye Gill Pike. It is not high enough to be one of the Dales 30 but still has outstanding views across the Dales and on a clear day to the southern lakes. An exceptionally peaceful spot however makes for a good walk whatever 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 440m Elevation: 440m / 1443ft
Warkworth; a castle and a pristine beach The beach at Warkworth is a fine example of the best of Northumberland. The beach is a perfect 2 mile stretch of the purest sand, the return via a good path on an attractive estuary with the walk improved further by a visit to Warkworth Castle. The Walk I have always believed that the best 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 60m Elevation: 60m / 196ft
Lion & the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag) is one of the most impressive and memorable sites for anyone travelling from the north or south towards Grasmere. It is Grasmere’s mountain. The climb does justice to the long distance views. In addition the summit area is a fascinating place, full of hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 307m Elevation: 307m / 1007ft
Humbleton Hill from Wooler The rolling hills near Wooler make for some excellent walking. The tracks are good and the views outstanding. On this walk there is woodland, rivers and easy moorland walking capped off with the sharp climb to the Iron Age fort on Humbleton Hill. The Walk Wooler is usually seen as the kicking off place for 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 400m Elevation: 400m / 1312ft
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to include two more. The Walk Whenever I walk the Newlands Round the name of the book “How Green is my Valley” comes to mind. Without doubt Newlands is one of the prettiest of the Lakeland 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
Climb Pen-y-Ghent Pen-y-Ghent from Horton is the classic climb on this iconic Dales mountain. The walk is much improved by continuing on the mile long ridge to Plover Hill. The Walk Pen-y-Ghent (probable meaning hill on the border) is the most famous and popular of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Whether it is the best is a matter 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 9.5 (via Plover Hill)mi Distance: 9.5 (via Plover Hill) miles / 15.2 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Wainwrights of Ennerdale To the south of Ennerdale Water lie 4 Wainwright fells which are probably the least visited in the Lake District. Grike, Crag Fell and Lank Rigg make a natural circuit but Caw Fell to the east is a bit of an outlier. The main attraction of this walk are the views over Ennerdale which are 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 800m Elevation: 800m / 2624ft
Walk over the Simonside Hills The walk over the Simonside Hills is one of the most popular in Northumberland. It is easy walking to/from and along the ridge itself, picking your way between the sandstone exposed rocks. You can start the walk from Rothbury or closer to the ridge making it very straightforward. The Walk The Simonside Hills are a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft