Silver How over Grasmere Silver How lies to the west of Grasmere and is full of rocky knolls, lumps and hollows. Hidden tarns pepper the area and there is always a surprise around the corner (look for the tarn in Megs Gill). The views to Langdale and Pavey Ark in particular are excellent as are those over Grasmere and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Birks Fell, Upper Wharfedale Birks Fell is one of four “Dales 30” mountains that ring the head of Upper Wharfedale. Birks is the long uniform ridge high above the villages of Buckden and Kettlewell on the west side of the dale. It is a steep climb from any start point but easy walking along the flat summit ridge, great 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 416m Elevation: 416m / 1364ft
Littondale to Kettlewell Start the walk from Littondale to Kettlewell in the pretty village of Arncliffe. Climb over the broad shoulder of Birks for a drink in Kettlewell before returning on excellent tracks back in to Littondale. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
Kirk Fell and Great Gable Kirk Fell and Great Gable are two of the giants that dominate the head of Wasdale. The climb from Wasdale head is steep, in places including some mild scrambling, but rewarded by some stunning views and a real sense of achievement. The Walk Great Gable is a popular mountain and can be climbed from a 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 1050m Elevation: 1050m / 3445ft
Alnmouth and Boulmer The walk from Alnmouth to Boulmer (and back) is a lovely contrast of wide sands and rocky outcrops, busy and quiet and all capped off with a fine pub. There are three distinctive bays between Alnmouth and Boulmer ringed by golf courses and pretty coastal houses. The Walk Alnmouth is a popular village situated on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
A walk from Rothbury Most visitors to Rothbury either walk along the River Coquet or head for the Simonside Hills. However this walk from Rothbury heads north through the woods to a pleasant area of open moorland capped by the unnamed trig point at Brae Head. The Walk Rothbury is a popular town midway between the coast and the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 220m Elevation: 220m / 721ft
Dovedale Round Often ignored for Helvellyn the Dovedale Round is an excellent walk. It starts with a long gradual climb up a long grassy ridge. The return is via a shorter ridge and the banks of Brothers Water. Dove Crag itself is part of the nearby Fairfield Horseshoe. The Walk Lying between the Helvellyn range and Kirkstone Pass 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 675m Elevation: 675m / 2214ft
The Best of Hadrian’s Wall The 7.5 mile section from Walltown to Steel Rigg at Twice Brewed is the best of Hadrian’s Wall. There is some serious undulations and it is not easy but there is so much to see; both Roman remains and more general views. Make use of the excellent AD122 bus service for maximum enjoyment. The Walk 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Cataracts of the Strid The River Wharfe narrows up from Bolton Abbey to produce the cataracts of the Strid. The cataracts are the highlight of a delightful walk through the woods of the estate. Head up one side, come back the other. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 38m Elevation: 38m / 124ft
A short walk at Berwick Cliffs, beaches, a golf course and beautiful views are so easy to do on a short walk from Berwick. The coastal scenery and historical context are the two things which makes the town so important. The walk includes the beach and cliffs of Fisherman’s Haven. The Walk Most visitors to Berwick visit the pleasant town 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to name where I believe the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe this walk from Austwick and Crummackdale. It is a geological lesson come alive with simply magnificent limestone scenery throughout. The views to Pen-y-Ghent and Inglebborough are pretty good too. The Walk The walk starts with 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Yarlside and Randygill Top Yarlside and its neighbour Randygill Top are the ‘Dales 30’ outliers towards the north east of the Howgills. The walk typifies a day on the Howgills. Steep slopes on the approaches culminate in excellent walking along the wide grassy ridges higher up. The Walk What a fine mountain duo and a perfect way of spending 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
