Sutton Bank and the White Horse The area around Sutton Bank and the White Horse makes for a very enjoyable circular walk. However it takes a bit of planning. This walk includes a visit to the White Horse, Gormire Lake and superb views across the Vale Of York. The Walk There are many things that drew me towards this walk but 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 203m Elevation: 203m / 666ft
Dufton Pike A short, steep climb will bring you to the summit of Dufton Pike. It is an excellent peak, reminiscent of much of the northern Lake District and not the local Pennines. The views over the moors offer a more realistic scene. The Walk The fittest people in the country must live in Dufton. The temptation 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 258m Elevation: 258m / 846ft
Great Dun Fell The walk crosses some wild Pennine country before emerging at the golf ball summit of Great Dun Fell. The return is partly down the access road but mainly on quiet country lanes and offers the opportunity to view the Northern Lakes from an unusual position. The Walk A surprising walk in so many ways! The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 725m Elevation: 725m / 2378ft
Yewbarrow Yewbarrow stands proud on the southern slopes of Upper Wasdale. The views are spectacular across Wast Water and in to the Scafells. The steep slopes of Yewbarrow enhance the views as there is nothing in the foreground. Climb it by its south west ridge and appreciate a fine mountain. The Walk Yewbarrow may be surrounded 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 514m Elevation: 514m / 1686ft
High Rigg High Rigg is a marvellous lowish fell situated between the A591 near Keswick and At John’s in the Vale. It is a rugged little fell, full of interest with great views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. Amongst the undulating long summit ridge are hidden hollows, tarns and a myriad of rocky outcrops. The Walk High Rigg 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 224m Elevation: 224m / 734ft
Austwick and Feizor walk A half day walk between three lovely Dales villages, Austwick and Feizor taking in the hamlet of Wharfe. The walk passes through glorious limestone scenery, farmland and along tracks and quiet country lanes. There is much to see and do for all ages and interests. The Walk I have walked this lovely section of the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Dacre and Dalemain To the north east of Pooley Bridge lie the quiet area of Dacre and Dalemain House. Dalemain House is a lovely building and Dacre an interesting village set in rolling countryside. The Walk The pretty village of Dacre and the historic house of Dalemain lie in a surprisingly quiet corner of the Lakes being only a few miles off 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 119m Elevation: 119m / 390ft
Great Coum and Gragareth Great Coum and Gragareth are two of the ‘Dales 30’ accessed via a long and lonely walk across some remote moorland. However following the wide grassy ridge brings many rewards as does the high start. The views over the Howgills and on to the Southern Lakes are very good on a clear day. The Walk 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Seatoller to Keswick walk To explore the Borrowdale Valley take the bus to Seatoller and return to Keswick. The Seatoller to Keswick walk starts alongside the embryonic River Derwent and completes the day with a choice of 3 paths alongside Derwentwater. The Walk The first part of the walk in Upper Borrowdale is a delight. Head alongside the River 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 504m Elevation: 504m / 1653ft
Stonegrave and the Rye walk The Stonegrave and the Rye walk includes two picturesque village, a pleasant riverside section and a short climb to Caulkley’s Bank. Here there are some lovely views across the Hambleton Hills. The Walk There is so much to this walk it is actually difficult to do it justice in a short description. However at no 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 195m Elevation: 195m / 639ft
The Valleys of Medieval Cottam The walk through the dry valleys of medieval Cottam is an eerie experience. The valleys are extraordinarily uniform and the villages and buildings impossibly perfect. It is a toy landscape. The Walk This was one of those (obviously rare) occasions when I had not planned the walk. I wanted to be surprised and explore this intriguing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
The Coniston Round The Coniston Round includes a number of Wainwright Fells. How many depends on how many detours you make. This walk describes the climb of Coniston Old Man before taking to the main ridge to Brim Fell, Swirl How and Wetherlam. The Walk The direct approach to the Old Man of Coniston is ruined by the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 935m Elevation: 935m / 3067ft
