A walk near Appletreewick This walk near Appletreewick is full of variety. It takes in riverside walking along the Wharfe, the valley of Trollers Gill and some great views down Wharfedale and over Simon’s Seat. The Walk Surrounded by the hot spots of Burnsall, Grassington and Bolton Abbey the pretty little village of Appletreewick is not quite an oasis 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 254m Elevation: 254m / 833ft
Gummer’s How Gummer’s How is a short climb to a wonderful view point on the south east shores of Windermere. The rocky summit is a taste of Lakeland in miniature. The views make any trip here worthwhile. The Walk 1054′. Wainwright neglected to include Gummer’s How in his seven main guides, probably due to its insignificant height 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 1.5mi Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Barrow from Braithwaite This short, but rewarding, walk up Barrow from Braithwaite has excellent views. It offers a great vantage point for understanding the layout of Coledale Round as well as good views north towards Blencathra and Skiddaw. The Walk 1,494 ft. As it becomes more and more difficult to ‘get at’ Catbells, due to its popularity and 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 496m Elevation: 496m / 1627ft
Blencathra via Sharp Edge Blencathra via Sharp Edge is an exposed scramble (Grade 1) to the eastern end of the ‘saddle’ of the mountain. It is a challenge and should be taken seriously as it is a little more exposed than nearby Halls Fell Ridge or Striding Edge on Helvellyn. However with confidence it is one of the finest 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 613m Elevation: 613m / 2011ft
Trough of Bowland There is some wonderful, unspoilt countryside lying to the north of Dunsop Bridge. Having enjoyed the solitude, the tracks emerge at the Trough Of Bowland before returning via Langden Brook. The Walk Heading north from Dunsop Bridge brought me in to the heart of the Forest of Bowland. I was inspired to investigate the remote 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 344m Elevation: 344m / 1128ft
Sledmere House and Park There are some lovely views down to Sledmere House from the woods to the south. The village is extremely pleasant as are the grounds in the house. I did not take a tour of the house however. The Walk Sledmere House is a beautiful old country house and a walk in the area is very 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 52171m Elevation: 52171m / 171173ft
Stone Arthur & Alcock Tarn Alcock Tarn is sandwiched between the village of Grasmere and the western arm of the Fairfield Round. It is a beautiful situation, rarely visited and can be directly accessed by a short, steep climb. Much better is to include Alcock Tarn as part of a higher circuit including Stone Arthur and Heron Pike. The Walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 760m Elevation: 760m / 2493ft
Coledale Round The Coledale Round dominates the northern lakes near Keswick. Many do sections or individual mountains but those who complete the full round are best rewarded. The ever changing views, a multitude of Wainwrights coupled with a long day out is immensely satisfying. The Walk The Coledale Round is well seen from Keswick with a splendid 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 1130m Elevation: 1130m / 3707ft
Brimham Rocks It is great fun on Brimham Rocks. Rather than just visit though it is more enjoyable to make the visit in to a short but ‘proper’ walk. The rocks themselves are a series of sandstone boulders which you can scramble on. The Walk Brimham Rocks is definitely a ‘must see’ when visiting the Yorkshire Dales. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 142m Elevation: 142m / 465ft
Arden Hall and Coomb Hill From Hawnby the walk heads past Arden Hall and Coomb Hill. There is plenty of lovely woodland to enjoy and later in the walk some good views over the Hills over Hawnby. The Walk Hawnby is a quiet village set in a very peaceful part of the North York Moors. Any walking from the village 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 193627m Elevation: 193627m / 635290ft
Mynydd Mawr Mynydd Mawr (698m) is a graceful peak, a bit of a rose amongst the rugged mountains that stand close by, Snowdon included. In addition the mountain is quiet making for a pleasant half day climb. Mind you the climb to the summit ridge is very steep from where a grassy pass leads to the high 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 600m Elevation: 600m / 1968ft
Horton to Settle walk There are many alternatives in this one way walk from Horton to Settle. A high level route via Pen-y-Ghent or a riverside stroll along the River Ribble give two. There is a third which heads west towards Feizor. The Walk Practically any walk from the lovely Settle to Carlisle railway is worthwhile. However from Horton 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 151m Elevation: 151m / 495ft
