Whernside from Ribblehead The climb of Whernside from Ribblehead is one of the most popular walks in the Yorkshire Dales. Any walk combining the superb viaduct at Ribblehead with the highest point in Yorkshire must be good. The Walk Look for my extension on this walk (under Recommend) which improves it yet further. The most popular and well 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 428m Elevation: 428m / 1404ft
Whinlatter Whinlatter fell (a Wainwright) lies above Whinlatter forest. The simplest and best way of attaining the summit is to walk through the forest from the main car park. Then enjoy the views when breaking out on to the open fell. The Walk 1,696 ft. On most of the fells in the Lake District the walker 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Scarborough Sea Cut Starting from near Scalby follow the canal of the Scarborough Sea Cut as it heads inland. On reaching the River Derwent return via Raincliffe Woods to Scalby. The Walk The Scarborough Sea Cut is fed by small streams and becks draining water away from the moors on the western side of Scalby and Newby. In 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Lower Dentdale walk From Sedbergh a circular walk heads to the moors on the northern slopes of lower Dentdale. From there it drops to the pretty cobbled village of Dent. The return is via the River Dee. The Walk One of my favourite sections of the Dales Way passes between Sedbergh and Dent. As a result I looked 3 Rating: Moderate walk 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 233764m Elevation: 233764m / 766979ft
The Moors North of Slaidburn The moors north of Slaidburn offer a wild and lonely walk through grouse moors. Walkers are a rare sight, wildlife more plentiful and it is place to immerse yourself in its bleakness. The Walk There is a large expanse of rarely visited moorland to the north of Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge. It typifies the emptiness 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 435m Elevation: 435m / 1427ft
Burton Leonard near Ripon Burton Leonard near the town of Ripon is a pleasant low level village set within a set of open fields. The walk is not one to travel miles to do but for those living nearby it should not be missed. The Walk To the south of Ripon lies the estates of Mountgarret which includes some 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
West of Ennerdale Sandwiched between Cleator Moor and the West of Ennerdale Water are two pleasant, runded hills and a secret and attractive valley. The views from both Flat Fell and Dent Fell are very good with both sea and mountain prominent. The Walk It was on the last day of my Coast to Coast walk that I 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Casterton and the River Lune The River Lune north of Kirkby Lonsdale winds its way up a quiet valley. The walk reaches Barbondale before heading back through the grounds of Home Farm. The Walk The Bronte sisters attended the old girl’s school at Casterton and much of their childhood memories must come from this splendid old school and its surrounding 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 166m Elevation: 166m / 544ft
Weets Hill and ‘Barlick’ 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. The Walk On arrival at the summit of Weets Hill enjoy the views. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
A snowy Walk near Settle A steep climb from Settle brings you in to some lovely limestone countryside with great views over the Ribble Valley and beyond. The Walk This is a fine little walk at all times of the year. However I have only included it after taking the girls on a fun, very cold and snowy walk when 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 300m Elevation: 300m / 984ft
Embsay Reservoir and Embsay Crag I think this is my favourite walk near Skipton. It starts with a circuit of Embsay Reservoir and follows with a short climb to Embsay Crag. The Walk Just over a mile outside Skipton is Embsay village. The village is reasonably large, more of a suburb of Skipton. However it is set on the edge 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
A walk up Great Knoutberry Hill Upper Dentdale and a climb up Great Knoutberry offers one of my favourite walks in the Yorkshire Dales. It combines great views from the lovely summit of Great Knoutberry Hill with the engineering master class of Arten Gill viaduct. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 424m Elevation: 424m / 1391ft
