Moors of Crosby Ravensworth The area near Crosby Ravensworth is very quiet and unspoilt. For a peaceful, stress free walk head south and enjoy the open moors. It is part of the Coast to Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 388m Elevation: 388m / 1273ft
Carrock Fell The remains of a hill fort stands on the summit of Carrock Fell. It is clearly perched on the most eastern of fells to spot invaders from the north and east. It makes a good viewpoint, the culmination of an interesting climb. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Druid’s Temple at Masham The Druid’s Temple at Masham was a folly built by the local landowner 200 years ago. It is an impressive stone circle. The walk is across pleasant countryside with good views across the area. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof This is a surprise. The two fells of Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof lie just off the M6 and offer some fine walking through the limestone. It is an area of Special Scientific Significance. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Railway Children Walk The Railway Children walk follows the many location where the famous book was filmed. It also discovers the village of Haworth and showcases the industrial heritage of the area. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 234m Elevation: 234m / 767ft
A Short Walk near Askrigg Bainbridge is the base for this short walk near Askrigg. It is a summer’s walk, a straightforward stroll in the heart of Wensleydale. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 109m Elevation: 109m / 357ft
Wansfell Pike from Ambleside The traditional climb of Wansfell Pike from Ambleside is perfectly pleasant. However the walk is much improved by carrying on towards Troutbeck and turning south and returning along the fellside overlooking Windermere. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 470m Elevation: 470m / 1542ft
Great Whernside Great Whernside is one of three ‘Dales 30‘ mountains that circle the head of Upper Wharfedale. The climb is steep and some of the countryside is rough but the summit ridge is a spectacular place. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Head of Farndale walk This is a short walk at the head of Farndale. The walk rises quickly to the ridge where you follow the old railway track around to Bloworth Crossing. It offers a good taster of the scenery in this lovely area. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Rievaulx Abbey walk Rievaulx Abbey is one of best preserved of the abbeys in the country. It sits on a hillside, near a river and surrounded by woods. This short Rievaulx Abbey walk takes in all of these. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 102m Elevation: 102m / 334ft
Moors over Carlton Bank The moors over Carlton Bank offer some excellent walking with views towards the sea and Teesside! The old gliding club and a fine trig point break up this simple walk. The low level return is via Faceby. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
Villages in Coverdale There are four picturesque villages in Coverdale which are the focus of this walk. Coverdale is one of the dales which lead south from Wensleydale, quieter than the main valley and all the better for it. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 165m Elevation: 165m / 541ft