Walks

The walk to Beamsley Moor from Ilkley passes through some rich moorland and tarns before arriving on the fine grassy ridge with excellent views across the south eastern Dales. The Walk I had never thought to explore Beamsley Moor from Ilkley until recently. Previously I preferred the popular walks over Ilkley Moor. However north of

Windy Gyle straddles the English/Scottish border. It is part of a long undulating ridge which culminates at Cheviot. However it is a fine mountain in its own right, approached on this occasion from the Upper Coquet valley to the south. The Walk I have been advised that the climb of Windy Gyle is the best

The walk to Hackfall Woods near Masham takes you initially alongside the River Ure. Hackfall Woods (or simply Hackfall) is a beautifully managed woodland peppered with paths, follies and a vast array of fauna and flora. The returns is via Grewelthorpe and the woods at Nutwith Common. The Walk Hackfall Woods near Masham is a

To the north of Cross Fell there is a fine Pennine walk up Melmerby Fell. The walk is similar in character to Cross Fell but shorter. It is quiet place and an excellent option to achieve a less frequented visited peak. The Walk Apparently fell runners regularly take to the slopes of Melmerby Fell. I

The village and land around Kirkby Malzeard is hidden in an area between Masham, Ripon and the Eastern Dales . The village and buildings of the village are lovely and the walk starts with an interesting section of woodland. The Walk A walk around Kirkby Malzeard, a pretty Yorkshire village near Masham, is full of

Situated between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley is a delectable area of water, Devoke Water. It is a fisherman’s paradise, very quiet and surrounded by low lying hills. It is a special place. The Walk Hidden away on Birker Fell to the south of Eskdale lies Devoke Water. It is the domain of fishermen, bird