River Ribble villages walk The River Ribble villages walk near Clitheroe is lovely. A stroll through the lovely villages near the river makes for a very enjoyable walk. Generally the privilege is only reserved for locals and those in the know. The Walk The small River Ribble villages of Grindleton, Chatburn, West Bradford, Waddington are idyllic and worth spending 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
Silver How and Easedale Tarn 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). Descend via Easedale Tarn for a ‘proper’ Lake District walk with outstanding views. The Walk Most people 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 540m Elevation: 540m / 1771ft
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
Upper Borrowdale From Seatoller the walk through Upper Borrowdale follows the lower slopes of High Spy before dropping down to Castle Crag. The short but steep climb to the classic views from Castle Crag is followed by a stroll up river to Seatoller. The Walk The walk round Castle Crag and along the riverside of the upper 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 267m Elevation: 267m / 876ft
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
Staithes to Port Mulgrave Some of the most entertaining coastal walking lies between Staithes and Port Mulgrave. From Port Mulgrave head inland and enjoy a contrast of woodland and stream in Borrowby Dale. The Walk Home to Captain Cook before he set off for deeds of heroism and immortality, Staithes still retains its character and charm. Even though of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 80m Elevation: 80m / 262ft
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
Walk over Embsay Moor A walk over Embsay Moor includes a chunk of rough walking on tracks and paths. It passes Rylstone Cross and the Cracoe Monument as well as enjoying good views towards the Barden Reservoirs. The Walk Embsay Moor is a large area of moorland to the north of Skipton. Not only is it large but much 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 559m Elevation: 559m / 1834ft
A walk in Grizedale Forest Taking a walk in Grizedale Forest is best left for a wet or windy day as it is sheltered. The routes are well marked and the cafe is good. The walking itself though does suffer from the constant presence of the gloomy trees. Great for bikers. The Walk Taking a walk through a forest is 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 151m Elevation: 151m / 495ft
Cold Pike from Wrynose Cold Pike from Wrynose is a pleasant, short walk up a rocky little mountain overlooking Langdale. The return via the picturesque Red Tarn adds a lot to the walk. The Walk 2260′. Climbing Cold Pike from Wrynose Pass may feel a bit like cheating. It is little more than a thousand foot from the pass 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft