Ingleborough from Ingleton It is a straightforward climb to head for Ingleborough from Ingleton. There are no demons. However rather than return the same way drop down the northern flank and return via the limestone scars. The Walk In my eyes Ingleborough is the best and most interesting of the 3 Peaks. There is a good choice of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 621m Elevation: 621m / 2037ft
Dodd and Underskiddaw Dodd (1,612ft) is a superb viewpoint for the Northern Lake District. However the views are well earned due to a steep climb up its wood clad flanks. An exploration the villages of Underskiddaw and an approach via the Allerdale Ramble add much to a surprisingly long walk. The Walk Dodd is a mysterious Wainwright, really 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 444m Elevation: 444m / 1456ft
Snowdon, the Popular Route There are many routes to climb Snowdon. However most people climb the Miners Track or the Pyg Track from Pen-y-Pass before returning to Llanberis via the clear path alongside the tracks of the Snowdon Railway. It is the easiest way to climb Snowdon and highly enjoyable as well. The Walk Pen-y-Pass is the usual place 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 760m Elevation: 760m / 2493ft
Simon’s Seat via the Valley of Desolation The scenery on Simon’s Seat is lovely. Granite boulders spring from the surrounding heather moor with the path network making for quick walking. The Valley of Desolation is also an attractive approach. The Walk I have to admit to feeling a little like one of the Duke’s tenants as I climbed Simon’s Seat. There are 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 357m Elevation: 357m / 1171ft
Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell Dodd Fell Hill and Wether Fell (he summit is known as Drumaldrace) are two Dales 30 mountains to the south of Hawes. The walking here is generally straightforward amidst rolling moorland. The climb to the first peak is via the Pennine Way path and the return over Wether Hill. The Walk Walks from Hawes have 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
Haystacks Haystacks is a rugged mountain (not particularly high) sitting between Buttermere and the upper end of Ennerdale. The summit area is an area of rocky knolls, hidden tarns and stupendous views, give yourself plenty of time when climbing Haystacks. The Walk 1900′. Haystacks and Wainwright go together like Everest and Mallory. I have very little 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 531m Elevation: 531m / 1742ft
Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs Fewston and Swinsty are two Yorkshire Water reservoirs which offer popular day walks for the local population. It is a tranquil place, the paths are good and the bird life excellent. The Walk I have driven past these two beautiful reservoirs hundreds of times. Each time I vowed to walk round them. However I never pulled 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 105m Elevation: 105m / 344ft
A walk in Harwood Dale Near Scarborough there is a really interesting walk in Harwood Dale. The dale itself has plenty of open countryside, a beautiful church and a bikers park in the trees, It is a hidden gem. The Walk I only ‘discovered’ Harwood Dale whilst visiting some holiday cottages as part of my previous life in a cottage 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 332m Elevation: 332m / 1089ft
Pocklington & the Wolds Way Part of the Wolds Way passes through Pocklington and Millington. The route along the chalk escarpment offers some impressive views across the Yorkshire Wolds. The Walk Pocklington is 12 miles east of York and the gateway to some lovely wolds walking. It is the largest town in the area with a history that is thought 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
Buckden Pike & Upper Wharfedale Buckden Pike is a striking fell in Upper Wharfedale. The summit ridge is the best in the Dales, to the south is the impressive Polish war memorial. To the north is the summit, a pleasant spot with outstanding views across all of the mountains of the Dales. The Walk I enjoy the two Wharfedale giants 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 440m Elevation: 440m / 1443ft
Woodland Fell and Beacon Tarn Beacon Tarn is one of my favourite places in the Lake District. Surrounded by a series of low lying hills and views across to the higher Coniston fells makes the tranquil waters of Beacon Tarn a genuine hidden gem. Visit it at any time of the year. The Walk Nestling within the low lying fells 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
Y Garn and Elidir Fawr, the quiet Glyders Y Garn and Elidir Fawr are two 3,000 feet mountains that lie to the north of the long, winding Glyder ridge. They are best climbed from Llanberis to the west. The terrain makes the walking easier and quieter than the more popular mountains to the south of the Glyder ridge. The Walk I must admit 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 1150m Elevation: 1150m / 3773ft