Causey Pike The distinctive summit knolls of Causey Pike can be seen from miles away. The steep climb though is hard. From the summit head over Scar Crags and Sail before returning over Outerside. The Walk I climbed Causey Pike just before the March Covid shut down. The whole area was eerily quiet but the walk as 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 860m Elevation: 860m / 2821ft
Walk round Ennerdale Water A walk round Ennerdale Water has so much appeal because it is quiet and unspoilt. On all lakeland walks the scenery is superb and this is no different, but the feeling of remoteness and inaccessibility adds a lot. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 9m Elevation: 9m / 29ft
Climbing Blencathra Climbing Blencathra via Hall’s Fell and returning via Blease Fell is the best way to enjoy my favourite mountain. Halls Fell has some minor scrambling but leads directly to the summit trig. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 703m Elevation: 703m / 2306ft
Hidden Valleys of Wharfedale Littondale and Langstrothdale are two of the hidden valleys of Wharfedale. Linking them in a long walk makes for one of the best days out in the Yorkshire Dales. If you do one walk do this. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
Austwick and Crummackdale If I was ever asked to summarise the Dales landscape at its best then I would describe the Austwick and Crummackdale walk. It is a geological lesson come alive. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Skiddaw via Ullock Pike The climb of Skiddaw via Ullock Pike is a fine way to approach this 3,000 foot popular summit. The Ullock Pike ridge is full of interest with spectacular views. Look for the lovely little Carlside Tarn. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 779m Elevation: 779m / 2555ft
Goathland and Grosmont The walk between Goathland and Grosmont climbs initially on to the moors. Here the views open out spectacularly. After dropping in to Grosmont (best place to see the steam trains) return via the old Rail Trail. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft
Birks Fell, Upper Wharfedale A small change in height in 2012 led to Birks Fell becoming both a ‘Marilyn‘ mountain and a member of the ‘Dales 30‘. The climb was rarely done prior to this, now it is certainly more popular (relatively). 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 416m Elevation: 416m / 1364ft
Barden Reservoirs The Barden Reservoirs lie in the centre of a large area of bleak moorland. You would expect the proximity to Skipton, coupled with the easy access to the area, to make the Barden Reservoirs a popular walk. It does not! 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
Newlands Round A fine walk along good paths with outstanding views, the Newlands Round covers three main Wainwrights but can be extended to two more. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 968m Elevation: 968m / 3176ft
Rosedale Explorer walk The Rosedale Explorer walk passes through North Dale and returns via Rosedale. En route are some interesting industrial remains (and railway) and plenty of pretty countryside. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 284m Elevation: 284m / 931ft
‘Barlick’ and Weets Hill Weets Hill is surprisingly impressive. Topped by a cairn, trig point and a well positioned bench the views across Barnoldswick (‘Barlick’ to its friends) are excellent. It is more of a local’s walk however and therefore quiet and those you meet knowledgeable. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
