Walks

Littondale and Langstrothdale are two of the hidden valleys of Wharfedale. Linking them in a long walk makes for one of the best days out in the Yorkshire Dales. If you do one walk do this. The Walk The smaller dales offer, in my opinion, the best walking in the Dales. In this regard the

With good views over Windermere Troutbeck Tongue is an unusual Wainwright tucked, as it is, between higher mountains. The walk from Troutbeck is interesting following, as it does, an old Roman Road. However it is the ridge itself that makes the walk. The Walk There are not many quiet walks near Windermere but it is

The River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale has a beautiful stretch of riverside walking to the south of Devil’s Bridge. The outbound walk passes a trig point and some quiet country lanes before it returns along the river. The Walk I knew very little about the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale before undertaking this walk. I

The Ribblehead viaduct is one of the most impressive engineering projects in England. It is also sat in wonderful scenery and this short Ribblehead walk will do it full justice. The extension to Blea Moor tunnel only adds to it. The Walk Most people who park up at Ribblehead do so for two reasons. They

The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is the most enjoyable way to approach this 3,000 foot popular summit. The Ullock Pike ridge is full of interest with spectacular views. Look for the lovely little Carlside Tarn enroute. The Walk There is no finer approach to Skiddaw than via the arched bow of the Ullock

The walk up Place Fell over Ullswater and returning via the lakeside path is excellent. The fell is full of interesting rocky knolls and dells with outstanding views. The lakeside section is a pleasant bonus. It is also a perfect walk in snowy conditions. The Walk 2154′. Place Fell occupies a dominant situation at the