Riverside walk along the Swale From Reeth there is a lovely Riverside walk along the River Swale. The wooded banks of the river and stretches of open hillside with stone barns and walls make for a pleasant half day exploration. The Walk I came across this lovely stretch of the River Swale near Reeth whilst doing the Coast to Coast. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 56m Elevation: 56m / 183ft
Kendal to Windermere walk The best walk from Kendal to Windermere is via the Dales Way long Distance footpath. This one way walk passes through rolling countryside, unspoilt tarns with great views over the southern lakes. Use the bus to get to Kendal. The Walk The final section of the Dales Way is very enjoyable. It is one of 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 12.5mi Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km 246m Elevation: 246m / 807ft
Pendle Hill walk The splendid views from the isolated summit of Pendle Hill disguise a more morbid secret. The witches of Pendle Hill walk follows the journey of the poor Pendle witches were forced to take before being murdered. This walk showcases Pendle Hill in a much better light! The Walk Pendle Hill has an iconic presence beyond 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 324m Elevation: 324m / 1063ft
Fair Snape Fell Fair Snape Fell is one of the highest summits in the Forest of Bowland. The circular walk takes you up on to the ‘real’ summit on a good track but the crossing to the trig is through some rough peat hags. The final walk on the wide ridge to Parlick is a delight, the walking 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Long Preston and Otterburn The countryside between Long Preston and Otterburn is rarely visited by the walker. It is brilliant to explore and full of pleasant (and sometimes less so) surprises. A little bit of an adventure. The Walk I headed out from my village of Long Preston to explore the lands towards the Malham valley between Long Preston 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 360m Elevation: 360m / 1181ft
Aysgarth Falls Aysgarth Falls is a series of three waterfalls (Upper, Mid, Lower) on the River Ure in Wensleydale. The walk along the river is set in pretty woodland. However there are access points to the waters themselves at both the Upper Lower and Upper Falls, a viewing platform for the Middle falls. The Walk Aysgarth Falls 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 58m Elevation: 58m / 190ft
Ash Dale at Helmsley walk Beautiful Ash Dale at Helmsley is a lovely place to walk. The woods in spring and early summer are full of life. Start by walking up the river (stream really) and returning via the higher land. The Walk Looking at the map of Helmsley there are two obvious walks. One includes a visit to Rievaulx 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 161528m Elevation: 161528m / 529973ft
Saltburn to Skinningrove The section of coast from Saltburn to Skinningrove reflects both the best and the hard work required of coastal walking. In particular enjoy the detour over Warsett Hill with its impressive views. The Walk For those walking the Cleveland Way, Saltburn by the Sea is a highly satisfactory staging post. The moors and farmland have 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 253m Elevation: 253m / 830ft
High Sneaton Moor Goathland is the base for a fine walk up High Sneaton Moor. Lilla Cross, Fylingdales and the excellent Eller Beck add to the enjoyment of this interesting walk. In addition visit the ‘film star’ station at Goathland. The Walk This is a wonderfully airy walk. Stride along the vast open spaces enjoying the vast views across 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 239m Elevation: 239m / 784ft
Climbing Glaramara Climbing Glaramara from Borrowdale is a joy. The mountain itself has rocky outcrops, hidden hollows and increasingly impressive views north over Derwentwater. Improve the walk by heading along the wide, rigged ridge past Rosthwaite Fell to the Tarn at Leaves. The Walk 2,560 feet. I have always been attracted to Glaramara. In part due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 690m Elevation: 690m / 2263ft
Steeple and Haycock from Ennerdale This is an unusual route to approach these fine mountains. Walk along the shores of Ennerdale before striking steeply up the direct ridge of graceful Steeple and on to Haycock. The Walk Ennerdale is the only valley in the Lake District without a public road so any walk in to the mountains within its depths 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 819m Elevation: 819m / 2687ft
The Rhinogs Rough walking in glorious scenery. This is how the Rhinogs are normally described and this walk, which includes Rhinog Fach and the highest mountain in the range Y Llethr, typifies this. The Walk Walking in the Rhinogs is for the more experienced walker. It is largely trackless and where there are paths they are often 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 750m Elevation: 750m / 2460ft
