The Langdale Pikes The climb over the Langdale Pikes is really a right of passage to the higher Lakeland Fells. The rocky paths and landscape make for a slow day and the lack of height not noticeable and little help! It is memorable. The Walk Deservedly one of the most popular walks in the Lakes. It is worth 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 624m Elevation: 624m / 2047ft
A walk on Ilkley Moor The Ilkley Moor walk is very popular. Myths and folklore tend to bring people here, as do the famous rocks of the Cow and Calf. As of course does convenience. This walk covers the Cow and Calf, Twelve Apostles, summit area and the best views. The Walk Although the walking is good up on the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 191m Elevation: 191m / 626ft
High Spy over Borrowdale High Spy is in the centre of a long wide ridge separating Borrowdale from Newlands. This walk combines High Spy with an exploration of Upper Borrowdale. The Walk It was a glorious sunny (and hot) day when myself and Greg headed up High Spy to the broad ridge that separates Borrowdale and Newlands. A steep 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 695m Elevation: 695m / 2280ft
Moors above Slaidburn The picturesque moors over Slaidburn lie to the south of the village. On a pleasant summer’s day the extensive views are complemented by the sound of birds song and the rumble of farm tractors. An English picture postcard. The Walk I enjoy walking in the Forest of Bowland for two very specific reasons. The first reason is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 282m Elevation: 282m / 925ft
Hills over Hawnby Hawnby Hill and Easterside Hill are two prominent humps best climbed from the village of Hawnby. The terrain on the hills of Hawnby themselves makes for some enjoyable walking, as does the crossing which links them. The Walk Normally the North York Moors are characterised by long stretches of high moorland or deep valleys of dense 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 331m Elevation: 331m / 1086ft
Settle and the River Ribble There are a number of lovely villages near Settle and the River Ribble. There are also two excellent waterfalls, dramatic limestone scenery and isolated farms on the higher sections of the walk. The Walk There is so much to see around Settle and the River Ribble it is difficult to include all in a single 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 353m Elevation: 353m / 1158ft
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
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
