A walk up the Great Orme Any walk up the Great Orme is packed with interest. It is perched high above the sea with excellent views in all direction. The views stretch from Snowdonia to Anglesey, Llandudno to Conwy Castle. The Walk The Great Orme is over 200 metres high. It is a lump of limestone with steep cliffs on all 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Walk round Humphrey Head Ever since my children went to Humphrey Head outdoor centre I have been intrigued by the place. However it has taken me nearly 10 years to take the lovely walk round Humphrey Head and discover it for myself. The Walk Myself and Helen were staying at Grange over Sands (staying anywhere after lockdown seemed exciting) 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
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
Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands A number low lying hills lie to the south of the Lake District. The exposed limestone on them makes them a real pleasure to walk on. Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands is one such example. The Walk Any fell with exposed limestone and sea views is worth climbing. The added attraction of climbing Hampsfell is the intriguing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Snowdon from the south In my opinion the approaches to Snowdon from the south are the best way to climb the most popular mountain in Britain. Whether this is the South ridge, the Watkin Path or even the longer approaches from Beddgelert the climb is beautiful…and quiet. The Walk The climb of Snowdon is usually done from Llanberis in 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 1080m Elevation: 1080m / 3543ft
Grass Woods near Grassington walk The Grass Woods near Grassington walk includes a lovely and popular area of woodland. Set beside the River Wharfe the walk is much improved by approaching from the Dales Way path to the east. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
A walk round Malham Tarn Malham Tarn is the highest lake in England. The walk round Malham Tarn does include an unavoidable section on the road to the west but the eastern shores and walk through the woods are lovely. Take the detour up Great Close Hill. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 85m Elevation: 85m / 278ft
Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn Lying south of the Coniston fells, Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn is a beautiful area of landscape of bracken, heather and small rocky outcrops. It makes for a lovely walk. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
Cross Fell from the West Cross Fell from the west is the easiest way to climb the mountain. The walk does lack interest except on the summit plateau which is of course the highest place in England outside the Lake District. The Walk I have climbed Cross Fell four times now and each time the summit plateau has been in 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 720m Elevation: 720m / 2362ft
Bannisdale Horseshoe Only 5 miles from Kendal the Bannisdale Horseshoe is a walk for those after solitude and tranquility. Nine of Wainwright’s Outlying Fells form the focus for the 12 mile round. The Walk Aside from dedicated followers of Wainwright, the guide book writer, very few will have heard of the Bannisdale Horseshoe. I certainly had not. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 720m Elevation: 720m / 2362ft
Countryside of Pateley Bridge The Countryside of Pateley Bridge walk lies in the heart of Nidderdale. Although not part of the YD National park the countryside is very similar. This walk covers the river, industrial remains all set amongst rolling countryside. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 301m Elevation: 301m / 987ft
Twisleton Scar near Ribblehead Twisleton Scar (or Twistleton) is a fine area of limestone pavement that is situated on the southern lower slopes of Whernside near Ribblehead. Apart from the limestone walking the views over to Ingleborough are excellent. 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 156m Elevation: 156m / 511ft
