Hole of Horcum walk The Hole of Horcum walk takes you to a tourist hot spot near Whitby. Rather than just a visit to the ‘Hole’ the day is much enhanced by a longer walk at Levisham, approaching via the high moors and returning along the floor of the valley. The Walk A walk through the Hole of Horcum 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 150m Elevation: 150m / 492ft
Skipton Castle and Woods The walk through Skipton Castle and Woods is a pleasant way to get a feel for the medieval origins of the town without walking to far. The walk starts in the woods and returns over the fields with good views over Skipton. The Walk I always like castles to have a proper history. At some 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 50m Elevation: 50m / 164ft
Head of Farndale walk This is a short walk at the head of Farndale. The walk rises quickly to the ridge where you follow the old railway track around to Bloworth Crossing. It offers a good taster of the scenery in this lovely area. The Walk One summer’s evening I was tempted by Bloworth Crossing and the high moors 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Rievaulx Abbey walk Rievaulx Abbey is one of best preserved of the abbeys in the country. It sits on a hillside, near a river and surrounded by woods. This short Rievaulx Abbey walk takes in all of these. The Walk Riveaulx Abbey has some of the most spectacular remains of any Cistercian abbey (only the building at Fountains 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 102m Elevation: 102m / 334ft
Eel Tarn in Eskdale For a short walk in to some rugged, quiet, typical Lakeland scenery look no further than Eel Tarn in Eskdale. Start from Boot and climb steadily through the bracken to Eel Tarn, continuing to Stony Tarn if you wish. The Walk Eel Tarn in Eskdale is one for artists, people with imagination and those with 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 240m Elevation: 240m / 787ft
Dove Crag and Red Screes Follow two long and interesting ridges in a climb over Dove Crag and Red Screes from Ambleside. It provides a good alternative to the more popular Fairfield Round. The crossing at Scandale Hause is full of interest. The Walk For those who have already completed the full Fairfield Horseshoe this walk offers a good alternative. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 1030m Elevation: 1030m / 3379ft
Beatrix Potter Country Between Windermere and Coniston is an area of lowland tarns and woodland known as Beatrix Potter Country. It is where she lived and was spent the happiest days of her life. Claiffe Heights is the high point and a challenge to find, I assume she did!. The Walk I am not sure why Wainwright insisted 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 208m Elevation: 208m / 682ft
Walk in Arkengarthdale Langthwaite is the start of a walk in Arkengarthdale which leads to the pretty hamlet of Whaw. The riverside walking is pleasant, particularly on the east bank of Arkle Beck. The Walk Arkengarthdale is a real find. A pretty valley stretching north from Reeth and squeezed between the bleak moors that characterise much of Swaledale. I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 42m Elevation: 42m / 137ft
A walk round Runswick Bay There is nothing better on the Yorkshire Coast than a walk round Runswick Bay. In times past it was a smugglers village and the bay provided a perfect, secretive landing spot. Fortunately the village itself is still a delight. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 191m Elevation: 191m / 626ft
Villages of the Esk Valley Take the train from Grosmont to Lealholm and return via the attractive villages of the Esk Valley. The walking is easy and because it stays close to the river it is full of variety and interest (both natural and historical). The Walk The beautiful Esk Valley provided the incentive for a one way walk using the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Walk along the Langdale Valley The Langdale Valley is ringed by spectacular hikes up to the mountains. The best are listed below. However this walk takes you along the beautiful valley floor between Elterwater and the New Dubngeon Ghyll Hotel. Good walking along Great Langdale Beck with views to the fells around. The Walk I prefer starting the walk at 1 Rating: Easier walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
The Cheviot The Cheviot is the highest mountain in Northumberland (815m). It is part of a high generally featureless plateau, typical of much of the area. The summit has fortunately been partially paved on its upper slopes, a benefit of being on the Pennine Way. The return is via the Harthope Valley or a more arduous crossing 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 880m Elevation: 880m / 2887ft
