Gargrave and Skipton walk Many stay in the market town of Skipton and take a walk along the canal between Gargrave and Skipton. Rather than return via bus or train take to the forestry track along the flanks of Flasby Fell and enjoy the views down the Aire Valley. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
The Coast at Filey The Coast at Filey offers a pleasant walk in spectacular coastal scenery. Filey Brigg is the rocky promenade where you can scramble down to the shoreline. As an added benefit the town itself is full of interest. The Walk Filey Brigg is a spectacular rock promontory to the north of the town it is named 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 65m Elevation: 65m / 213ft
Coxwold and Beacon Banks A short walk from Coxwold and Beacon Banks to Husthwaite is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The walk is along pleasant lanes and easy paths. The Walk There must be real pride in the local populations of the villages in this area of the country. Both Husthwaite and Coxwold are two of 1 Rating: Easier walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 123404m Elevation: 123404m / 404888ft
An Ingleby Greenhow walk This is a most enjoyable walk at Ingleby Greenhow, taking you through a quiet area of forestry and farmland. Ingleby Greenhow is one of a number of small villages that lie under the great northern scar of the North York Moors. Fortunately it is one of the quietest. The Walk Battersby Moor towers over the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
Gowbarrow via Aira Force The climb of Gowbarrow via Aira Force is highly enjoyable. Not only do you visit a popular waterfall but the views from Gowbarrow along Ullswater are some of the best in the Lake District. The Walk 1425′. In the past I had always resented paying the pricey car parking fees to climb Gowbarrow via Aira 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 318m Elevation: 318m / 1043ft
Binsey from Bassenthwaite A short climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite brings some excellent views towards the Solway Furth to Skiddaw and beyond. The summit area has some interest and may have been the location for an old hill fort. The Walk The climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite is largely uninteresting and, although the views are impressive, particularly over 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 354m Elevation: 354m / 1161ft
Kilnsey Crag walk Explore Kilnsey Crag with this short walk. The crag face is spectacular but there are also good views across the Wharfe above Conistone. Extend the walk by continuing along Mastilles Lane towards Malham if you choose. The Walk Any walk which takes in an iconic limestone cliff, the 180 foot Kilnsey Crag, the well preserved 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 72m Elevation: 72m / 236ft
Flamborough Head walk A walk that follows the coastline along the headland of Flamborough Head. The lighthouse provides the focal point. However a good path keeps to the cliff edges providing a refreshing walk particularly on a windy day. The Walk I first visited Flamborough Head on a murky day in March and immediately regretted the decision to 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 161529m Elevation: 161529m / 529976ft
Walk to Malo Cross The walk to Malo Cross is a not long but full of interest and variety. There are also some excellent views from Whinny Hill towards the sea at Whitby. The terrain is a mix of woodland, fields and moorland. The Walk The North York Moors has a long and interesting history. The ancient Britons settled 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 85m Elevation: 85m / 278ft
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
Finsthwaite Heights & High Dam Hidden away near Newby Bridge lies the lovely tarn of High Dam set in woodland and the quiet village of Finsthwaite. The walk also passes through some attractive moorland. The Walk The south end of Windermere tends to be an awkward area to walk. This is due to space being limited with a lot of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 320m Elevation: 320m / 1049ft
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
