High Rigg Near Keswick and situated just off St John’s in the Vale is a walk up the little fell of High Rigg. It is a rugged little fell, full of interest with great views over Blencathra and Skiddaw. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 224m Elevation: 224m / 734ft
Walk at Kirkby Lonsdale A short walk at Kirkby Lonsdale to explore this interesting market town. The walk heads for Devil’s Bridge before returning along a pleasant section of the River Lune. Finally the Radical Steps return you to town. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 33m Elevation: 33m / 108ft
Walking in Upper Wharfedale A low level walk in Upper Wharfedale links the three villages of Kettlewell, Starbotton and Buckden. The walk follows the river closely heading out and the lower slopes on its return. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 180m Elevation: 180m / 590ft
Coverdale and Colsterdale From Coverdale to Colsterdale overlooking Nidderdale is a long moorland trek. It is enjoyable if you like solitude, large skies, uniform terrain and exploring little visited dales. It is, in fact, typical Dales. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 12.5mi Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Climbing Grasmoor from Crummock Water is an unusual way to approach the mountain. It is a steep pull but the walk makes best use of the finest features of the Grasmoor round, the western ridges. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 839m Elevation: 839m / 2752ft
Hackfall Woods near Masham The walk to Hackfall Woods near Masham takes you alongside the River Ure. The woods are beautiful in Spring and summer with the return to Masham past the village of Grewelthorpe. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Arncliffe Circular walk The Arncliffe Circular walk leaves Littondale on an excellent bridleway. It climbs up the moors heading towards, but not reaching, Malham Tarn. The return has views over Upper Wharfedale and across to Buckden Pike. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 368m Elevation: 368m / 1207ft
Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck The walk from Grimwith Reservoir via Hebden Beck is full of interest. From the lovely Hebden Beck the walk climbs on to the moors and down to Grimwith Reservoir where the peace and quiet complete a lovely day out. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 251m Elevation: 251m / 823ft
Loadpot Hill from Howtown Loadpot Hill is on the long north ridge of High Street which eventually peters out near Pooley Bridge. It is the excellent views over Ullswater which I will remember. The Walk A quiet day in the midst of a wet winter found me and Mist determined to find some snow walking which we could enjoy. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 640m Elevation: 640m / 2099ft
Walk Exploring Lothersdale Lothersdale is a hidden valley tucked in between Airedale and the Lancashire mill towns. The walk exploring Lothersdale is a mix of fields, moorland and a trig point with good views of the area. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Prettiest village in the Dales? Many would agree that West Burton, with its large village green and picture post card buildings, is the most attractive village in the Yorkshire Dales. This West Burton walk also takes you along the quiet valley of Waldendale. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 209m Elevation: 209m / 685ft
Mickleden to Pike O’Stickle From Langdale head up the Mickleden valley to Pike O’Stickle. The climb is quite straightforward to the foot of the pike which does involve a rocky scramble to the summit perched dramatically over the valley. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 606m Elevation: 606m / 1988ft