The Moors of Carlton in Coverdale Rising above Coverdale to the west are the barren moors of Carlton. The walk crosses to the Walden Valley near West Burton before returning to Coverdale further up the valley. The Walk The moors of Carlton lie between Coverdale and the River Walden (Waldendale). They are quiet and unspoilt with an airy almost eerie feel 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
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. The Walk It is always interesting returning to an area that you have tasted a few years before. Well I returned to the same 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. The Walk 2,174 ft. The Northern Fells literally fall off a cliff on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Askrigg to Leyburn walk Take the bus from Askrigg to Leyburn and walk back along the River Ure enjoying the many sights of Wensleydale. Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton are just two of the many highlights. The Walk There is so much to see in Wensleydale that the biggest challenge is to filter the best from the rest. In 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 14mi Distance: 14 miles / 22.4 km 223m Elevation: 223m / 731ft
Lonely Wandale Hill North of the Cross Keys Inn near Sedbergh lies lonely Wandale Hill. It is possible to climb it but the more interesting walk circles the mountain, past an attractive waterfall with views across the Howgills. The Walk This was the first walk I had done all year where I started absolutely convinced that I would 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 233m Elevation: 233m / 764ft
Walk to Hardraw Force The walk to Hardraw Force from Hawes is along the River Ure. The 100 foot waterfall, set in some attractive woodland, make the walk worthwhile. There is a cafe and shop at the entrance to the waterfall (small charge). The Walk The walk to Hardraw Force is one of the most popular things to do 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 41m Elevation: 41m / 134ft
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. The Walk For me the Yorkshire Moors are all about the peace and solitude of the moorland walking. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
Tarn Hows Tarn Hows is a picturesque tarn set amongst an area of attractive woodland situated between Coniston and Ambleside. It is an easy walk to complete and offers a good taste of Lakeland. The Walk First of all this is a beautiful spot. Having said that if you have not a member of your party under 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
The Wainstones walk This walk to the Wainstones is made much easier due to a starting point at the car park at Clay Bank. Climb the slopes on to Hasty Bank where a short moorland stroll brings you to the rock formation known as the Wainstones. The Walk I was intrigued by the Wainstones, unsure what they would be 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 162m Elevation: 162m / 531ft
Walk through Dalby Forest Enjoy a lovely walk through Dalby Forest near Scarborough, best when the wind is blowing elsewhere. The forest tracks are well set up and there is a pleasant riverside section on the approach to Thornton-le-Dale. The Walk Sometimes a forest walk can become a mite tedious which is why they are generally loved more by 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 129m Elevation: 129m / 423ft
Yorkshire 3 Peaks The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is a major and popular mountaineering challenge. Twenty four and a half miles and over 5,000 feet of climbing across the highest land in Yorkshire are the raw details of an exceptional day. The Walk The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is an extremely popular walk. Nearly 100,000 people a year complete the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 24mi Distance: 24 miles / 38.4 km 1585m Elevation: 1585m / 5200ft
South Tyne Trail Use the South Tynedale Railway for a short one way along the South Tyne Trail. River and rail enthusiasts will enjoy it most but the scenery around is lovely in the summer months. The Walk Although train lovers may get the best out of this walk there are also some splendid views of the Pennine 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 62m Elevation: 62m / 203ft