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 193 ms (627 feet)m Elevation: 193 ms (627 feet)m / 633ft
Great Crag from Watendlath Park near the tarn at Watendlath and head past the tarn towards some higher land. The higher land is Great Crag, a rocky peak perched above the lovely Dock Tarn. The Walk It is very rare to find a walk in the central lakes which is quiet and unspoilt. Great Crag from Watendlath is one 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
Scafell Pike from Wasdale Scafell and Scafell Pike from Wasdale involves a steep and relentless climb from the valley and a tricky crossing between the two (very separate) mountains. It is rightly a classic. The descent from Scafell is lovely. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 1,100m Elevation: 1,100m / 3ft
South shores of Windermere Finsthwaite is a pretty village on the south shores of Windermere. It is the highlight of a short walk which struggles to find its way on the section closest to the lake. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 184m Elevation: 184m / 603ft
Wet Sleddale, near Shap Wet Sleddale is hidden away in a quiet corner of the Lake District near Shap. This walk circles the reservoir and ends above it with good views across the valley and beyond. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Darley and Dacre Banks Darley and Dacre Banks occupy a pretty section of the Lower Nidd south of Pateley Bridge. The walk starts alongside the river on a well walked track before returning inland with great views across the valley. 1 Rating: Easier walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 76 msm Elevation: 76 msm / 249ft
Lands around Loweswater Loweswater is a small lake usually overlooked by those heading up the Buttermere valley. The walk around the lake, particularly around its south western shores, is lovely amongst the trees. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
Dacre Pasture near Harrogate A walk over Dacre Pasture near Harrogate is a long day exploring a rarely walked area. A mix of lanes, tracks and footpaths pass through a landscape of moors, farmland and a reservoir. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 15mi Distance: 15 miles / 24 km 655m Elevation: 655m / 2149ft
Walking near Feizor There is some lovely limestone walking near Feizor. Scars and pavements abound. In addition the views across to Pen-y-Ghent are good and the cafe in Feizor is the best around. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 140m Elevation: 140m / 459ft
Gait Barrows Nature Reserve In the Arnside and Silverdale AONB is the Gait Barrows Nature Reserve. It is full of wildlife and the tracks are good. I enjoy combining it with a trip to the nearby beach for a nice contrast. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
Silverdale Head Silverdale is tucked away to the south of the Lake District off Morecambe Bay. The round of Silverdale Head includes some rocky coastal and beach walking. Also a visit to a nature reserve and an exploration of the town. 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
Climbing Arnside Knott Climbing Arnside Knott is very satisfying. The hill sits on the edge of Morcambe Bay and any walk on its slopes gives excellent views over the southern Lakes. Limestone outcrops and woodland cover its steep slopes. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft