Place Fell over Ullswater 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 547m Elevation: 547m / 1794ft
Arncliffe Circular walk The Arncliffe Circular walk leaves Littondale on an excellent bridleway. It climbs up the moors heading towards, but not reaching, Malham Tarn. The return has views over Upper Wharfedale and across to Buckden Pike. The Walk I am always looking for new walks out of Littondale. This is because it is my favourite dale in 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 368m Elevation: 368m / 1207ft
Whitby Abbey and the coast Whitby Abbey is splendidly situated on the headland just south of the town of its name. To most appreciate Whitby Abbey and the coast walk start along the cliffs and then return to approach the abbey from the south east. It is a short walk but simple at any time of the year. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 153m Elevation: 153m / 501ft
Great Whernside Great Whernside is one of four ‘Dales 30‘ mountains that circle the head of Upper Wharfedale. The climb is steep and some of the countryside is rough but the summit ridge is a spectacular place. The Walk Upper Whernside has four excellent mountains. Not only are they comparable with their more famous neighbours, the Yorkshire 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Great Gable from Honister Pass Great Gable is one of the best known mountains in the Lake District. The straightforward approach of Great Gable with the least uphill is from Honister Pass. The climb is enjoyable with excellent views but the walk is much improved by the descent described which passes over three extra Wainwrights. The Walk Sometimes described as 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 726m Elevation: 726m / 2382ft
From Beadnell to Bamburgh The 7 mile walk from Beadnell to Bamburgh covers the best of the Northumberland Coast. Beadnell Bay and the beach approaching Bamburgh from Islestone rocks are beautiful stretches of golden sands backed by grassy dunes. The contrasting villages of Beadnell, Seahouses and Bamburgh add much to the walk. The Walk Start the walk by driving 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 70m Elevation: 70m / 229ft
Nicky Nook Nicky Nook is an easy hill to climb near Lancaster on the fringes of the Pennine moors. However its reduced height is more than made up for by the excellent views and interesting walking. The Walk Less than 20 minutes from Lancaster on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border is the lovely little hill of Nicky Nook (215ms). 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
History in Gunnerside Gill The history of the Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale in particular can be best seen in Gunnerside Gill. The old workings are prominent on the walk and characterise each step. It is a walk with a difference. The Walk I was looking forward to this walk as I was told that you do not truly understand 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
High Willhays (Dartmoor) High Willhays in Dartmoor is the highest mountain in the south west of England. It lies in some high moorland which can be bleak in bad weather…lovely in good. The Walk Dartmoor had always conjured up images of bleak moorland, high tors, deep marshes and swirling mists. In my case it was the Hound of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 4201378m Elevation: 4201378m / 13784721ft
Barden Reservoirs The Barden Reservoirs lie in the centre of a large area of bleak moorland. You would expect the proximity to Skipton, coupled with the easy access to the area, to make the Barden Reservoirs a popular walk. It does not! The Walk The moors around the Barden Reservoirs may not be alive with people but 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
Dunmoor Hill and Linhope Spout Linhope Spout is a popular shore walk from Hartside. However a much more enjoyable, and admittedly harder option, is to combine Dunmoor Hill and Linhope Spout is one walk of 7 miles. The views from Dunmoor Hill are excellent, dominated by the impressive Hedgehope Hill to the west. The Walk The Breamish Valley, heading west 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 420m Elevation: 420m / 1378ft
Malham Tarn and Littondale Between Malham Tarn and Littondale lies a broad expanse of high moorland covered in limestone outcrops and scars. The villages in Littondale are delightful. Pick up a cup of tea half way! The Walk Sandwiched between the better known paths of Monk’s Road and Mastiles Lane there lies a quiet bridleway connecting Street Gate near 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 397m Elevation: 397m / 1302ft