Raise, Helvellyn and Striding Edge Helvellyn and Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in the Lake District but a return by the more rounded Raise adds much to the day and is a relaxed way to descend. The Walk There are some excellent choices of walks up Helvellyn, the most popular mountain in the Lake District. However 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 970m Elevation: 970m / 3182ft
A walk up Penistone Hill Penistone Hill, just outside Haworth, is mentioned in Wuthering Heights as somewhere that Heathcliffe worked. The remnants of the mines are still there but its the views that make the walk appealing. The Walk The Penistone Hill walk involves a short sharp climb from the village of Haworth. Haworth is, of course, famous for being 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 150m Elevation: 150m / 492ft
Moors above Osmotherley The Moors above Osmotherley stretch deep in to the North York Moors. However the walking (as long as you stick to paths) is quick and easy. On this walk there is the bonus of passing the lovely Jenny Brewster reservoirs on the approach. The Walk A long day out on the moors above Osmotherley is 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 276m Elevation: 276m / 905ft
Hallin Fell, Ullswater Hallin Fell is a sprightly little fell near Howtown, perfectly placed for enjoying some of the best views up and down Ullswater. The fell itself is typically lakes, little rocky outcrops, bracken covered hillside and a fine summit cairn. The Walk 1271′. Hallin Fell joins the likes of Gowbarrow and Loughrigg Fell as miniature Lakeland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 257m Elevation: 257m / 843ft
Aye Gill Pike To the north of Dent lies the long whale back hill of Aye Gill Pike. It is not high enough to be one of the Dales 30 but still has outstanding views across the Dales and on a clear day to the southern lakes. An exceptionally peaceful spot however makes for a good walk whatever 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 440m Elevation: 440m / 1443ft
Warkworth; a castle and a pristine beach The beach at Warkworth is a fine example of the best of Northumberland. The beach is a perfect 2 mile stretch of the purest sand, the return via a good path on an attractive estuary with the walk improved further by a visit to Warkworth Castle. The Walk I have always believed that the best 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 60m Elevation: 60m / 196ft
Lion & the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag) is one of the most impressive and memorable sites for anyone travelling from the north or south towards Grasmere. It is Grasmere’s mountain. The climb does justice to the long distance views. In addition the summit area is a fascinating place, full of hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 307m Elevation: 307m / 1007ft
Humbleton Hill from Wooler The rolling hills near Wooler make for some excellent walking. The tracks are good and the views outstanding. On this walk there is woodland, rivers and easy moorland walking capped off with the sharp climb to the Iron Age fort on Humbleton Hill. The Walk Wooler is usually seen as the kicking off place for 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 400m Elevation: 400m / 1312ft
A Wensleydale Highway The Wensleydale Highway is a short walk from Hawes to the pretty village of Burtersett. The walk is through farm lanes and fields with great views down Wensleydale. It returns via a quiet road. The Walk This short walk helped convert me to Wensleydale. A glorious summer’s evening with a low sun casting its light 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 65m Elevation: 65m / 213ft
Fellbarrow over Loweswater Two easy, but rarely visited Wainwrights lie on Fellbarrow over Loweswater. The views from the lower, southern summit to upper Buttermere are particularly impressive as is the underfoot terrain. The Walk 1363′. It is so tempting to pass Fellbarrow and Low Fell and ignore them. I have done exactly that many times as I headed 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 456m Elevation: 456m / 1496ft
Wet Sleddale, near Shap Wet Sleddale is hidden away in a quiet corner of the Lake District near Shap. This walk circles the reservoir and ends above it with good views across the valley and beyond. The Walk It was a lovely summer’s evening that on impulse I pulled off the M6 and decided on a walk in Wet 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Darley and Dacre Banks Darley and Dacre Banks occupy a pretty section of the Lower Nidd south of Pateley Bridge. The walk starts alongside the river on a well walked track before returning inland with great views across the valley. The Walk Before the River Nidd flows through Harrogate and, after it takes a tumble down the wilder lands above 1 Rating: Easier walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 76m Elevation: 76m / 249ft
