Oxenhope and Ogden Water walk Reservoirs, moors, golf courses and a wind farm add character to this walk on Ovenden Moor from Oxenhope. Ogden Water is particularly impressive. The Walk I was looking for a good walk from Oxenhope and almost felt obliged to include some reservoirs. After all reservoirs tend to dominate this part of the country, mainly due 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Walk round Derwentwater Derwentwater is one of the most popular and attractive of the Lake District lakes but a complete circuit is rare. The reason for this is the proximity of the road to the eastern shore. However this walk proves it is possible and very satisfying. The Walk Over 40 years I have walked the shores of 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 680m Elevation: 680m / 2231ft
Snowdon via Y Lliwedd The southern part of the Snowdon Horseshoe is the least busy part of the mountain. Snowdon via Y Lliwedd is also one, if not the, best approach to the summit. The Walk I had climbed Y Lliwedd twice before but only as a concluding peak to the Snowdon Horseshoe. After Crib Goch it barely gets 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 1045m Elevation: 1045m / 3428ft
Walk to Dolwyddelan Castle To the south of Betws-y-Coed and the imposing peak of Moel Siabod lies the valley of the Afon Lledyr. The focus of the walk to Dolwyddelan Castle are the impressive ruins although it is an interesting landscape throughout. The Walk I knew very little about this valley before I took this walk. There is a 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 175m Elevation: 175m / 574ft
Sharp Haw and Flasby Hall Sharp Haw is the highest point near Skipton with Flasby Hall the far point on the walk. Between lies some rough ground but good tracks in the main. Park at the Craven Heifer to start the walk although be aware the pub itself is permanently closed. The Walk The Sharp Haw and Flasby Hall walk 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 284m Elevation: 284m / 931ft
How Stean Gorge A charge (check latest price) will take you in to the wooded How Stean Gorge. The limestone gorge is spectacular. Approach the gorge from Middlesmoor, the open moorland offering a pleasant contrast to the close confines of the gorge. The Walk How Stean Gorge is a dramatic limestone gorge which cuts through the gill in 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 61m Elevation: 61m / 200ft
St John’s in the Vale Tewet Tarn is a lovely, rarely visited tarn and the object of this short walk in St John’s in the Vale. Enjoy the church during the walk as well as the excellent views across to Blencathra (the best views of my favourite mountain). The Walk St John’s in the Vale sits to the south of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 108m Elevation: 108m / 354ft
Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn Woodland, farmland, some isolated farms and views to the moors beyond characterise this walk along Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn. The large village of Slaidburn has a pretty river front green. The Walk Slaidburn is the centre of tourism in the Forest of Bowland. However this means very little as this is a quiet area unspoilt 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 89m Elevation: 89m / 292ft
The Lonely Howgills The Lonely Howgills describes the main walk down the spine of the Howgill fells. This walk climbs steeply to Winder, on to Calders and the Calf before returning along the flanks of the Howgills to Sedbergh. An alternative descent via Fell Head and the Lune Valley is also mentioned. The Walk The Howgills offers some 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 596m Elevation: 596m / 1955ft
Middleham to Masham walk Take the bus from Masham and walk the return from Middleham to Masham. Middleham is a beautiful village. From there the river passes Cover Bridge, Jervaulx Abbey and Mar Field before ending at Masham. The Walk The various ages of history are encountered on an eight mile walk along the River Ure. The ancient ruins 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 58m Elevation: 58m / 190ft
Conwy Mountain Conwy Mountain and its two neighbours overlook Conwy Bay and the North Wales Coast. The views are superb. In many ways they form the foothills of the higher mountains of Snowdonia to the south. The Walk I have driven past Conwy Mountain (Mynydd y Dref) many times on the A55 but never stopped to tread 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 400m Elevation: 400m / 1312ft
Walk through Dentdale The walk through Dentdale and the village of Dent follows the River Dee, It is an unspoilt dale, little visited and served by a narrow road. The scenery is lovely though, classic stone wall fields and barns so typical of the Yorkshire Dales. The Walk Dentdale and Dent suffer a little due to the inaccessibility 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 108m Elevation: 108m / 354ft
