Grassington to Skipton walk Take the bus from Skipton and then return over the moors on a one way walk from Grassington to Skipton. On either side of the bleak moors are the villages of Linton, Thorpe and Embsay. The Walk Embsay Moor can be particularly bleak in bad weather. However on a decent day the moor offers some 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12mi Distance: 12 miles / 19.2 km 5201705m Elevation: 5201705m / 17066794ft
Crosby Ravensworth and Maulds Meaburn The walk combines the two attractive villages of Crosby Ravensworth and Maulds Meaburn before heading on to the moors. It is a quiet and unspoilt shortish walk in this rarely visited part of the country. The Walk The River Lyvennet villages of Crosby Ravensworth and Maulds Meaburn are a couple of hidden gems. They are 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 129m Elevation: 129m / 423ft
Grasmere to Ambleside via Loughrigg Fell Take the one way walk from Grasmere to Ambleside via one of two routes. The high level route over Loughrigg Fell is my favourite but walking the shores of Rydal Water is still very pleasant. The Walk It is very straightforward to take the bus to Grasmere. Enjoy a coffee and browse before deciding whether 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 341m Elevation: 341m / 1118ft
Rogan’s Seat from Keld Rogan’s Seat lies within a large stretch of moorland in Upper Swaledale. The views are interesting rather than spectacular and the summit cairn a bit of a damp squib! The climb from Keld is the most enjoyable approach. The Walk I first came across Rogan’s Seat whilst Marilyn bagging. I extended the excellent walk up 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Pennine Way Reservoirs There is a large bleak area of high moorland that marks the Pennine Way between Hebden Bridge and Haworth. On this particular walk there are four reservoirs all with straight forward walking along the banks. The Walk Hebden Water drains towards Hebden Bridge via a number of reservoirs. This area of moorland, with its steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 400m Elevation: 400m / 1312ft
Holy Island & the Pilgrim’s Way Any visit to Holy Island (or Lindisfarne) makes for a fantastic day out. However the day is greatly enhanced by completing a circuit of the island and taking to the memorable 3 mile sands of the Pilgrim’s Way. Pilgrim’s Way is memorable. The walk around the island is interesting and typical of the Northumbrian Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
Ravenscar to Hayburn Wyke The circular walk from Ravenscar to Hayburn Wyke starts by following the coastal path past the look out stations. Return from Hayburn Wyke is via the route of the Old Railway. The Walk I have always found Ravenscar a bit of a strange place. The situation is superb, overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay The height of the cliffs 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 219m Elevation: 219m / 718ft
Head of Haweswater The Head of Haweswater walk circles the valley head,starting with a rocky climb past the idyllic Small Water. The return heads south east over the lesser visited peaks of Harter Fell, Branstree and Selside Pike. The Walk Haweswater is a good base for a climb of the eastern fells. The walking tends to be shorter 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Walk round Buttermere This short walk round Buttermere is straightforward and highly enjoyable. The views are excellent across the lake, valley and surrounding mountains. Beautiful and accessible for all. The Walk Buttermere is an iconic lake, popular but not overly so. On the many times I have walked round Buttermere (either as sole walk or to climb Haystacks) 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 15m Elevation: 15m / 49ft
Bowness and Windermere walk There is a fine way to link these two busy centres in a pleasant two hour walk. The shoreline of the lake is visited twice between Bowness and Windermere. The Walk It is tempting to say that there is no decent options for a walk between Bowness and Windermere. Certainly both towns are sprawling and 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Fleetwith Pike The distinctive (ship’d bow) shape of Fleetwith Pike dominates the head of Buttermere. On the southern slopes are the remains of a slate mine whilst further east is the open mine with its neighbouring Via Ferrata. There are plans to add a zip wire to its northern slopes. The Walk 2126′. Climbing Fleetwith Pike asks a 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 529m Elevation: 529m / 1735ft
Climb Orrest Head Orrest Head is the little hill overlooking Windermere. The climb is short but the views over the lake are excellent. The walk is varied by heading back through some mixed woodland. The walk 783ft. Many 3 and 4 year olds must have toiled through the woods to Orrest Head and claimed their first ‘summit’. Hopefully they 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 129423m Elevation: 129423m / 424636ft
