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
A Walk round Rydal Water Any walk round Rydal Water is following in the footsteps of greatness, in this case William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. Their regular walk took them round Rydal Water taking in the shores of this pretty lake and onto the path over the Coffin Route. The Walk This exceptionally pretty walk around the tranquil waters 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 155m Elevation: 155m / 508ft
A walk through Littondale There is no more pleasant way to spend the afternoon than a walk through Littondale. The villages, stone barns, walls and winding river make for an interesting walk even if some is alongside a quiet road. The Walk Litton and Arncliffe are two delightful villages tucked up one of the side valleys of Upper Wharfedale. The 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 35m Elevation: 35m / 114ft
Nine Standards Rigg Nine Standards Rigg is a large fell situated near Kirkby Stephen and a significant obstacle on the Coast to Coast. It is a peaty mountain with some hard walking although this route is fine. The summit is a fascinating place. The Walk Nine Standards Rigg is regularly visited for two main reasons. Firstly it is on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 486m Elevation: 486m / 1594ft
A walk in Gisburn Forest On a wet or windy day, a walk in Gisburn Forest makes a good choice. There are marked trails and less well marked paths! Choose your own and enjoy the solitude and quiet only a forest can bring. The Walk I have never been particularly attracted by forestry walking. The open spaces, long distance views 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 64m Elevation: 64m / 209ft
Crosthwaite near Kendal A quiet countryside walk at Crosthwaite near Kendal across rolling countryside. In spring there is a profusion of wild flowers and good views on the return. The Walk The walk from Crosthwaite is very similar in character to the nearby walk at Underbarrow. It starts along some country lanes. I must admit it is quite 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 230m Elevation: 230m / 754ft
Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands A number low lying hills lie to the south of the Lake District. The exposed limestone on them makes them a real pleasure to walk on. Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands is one such example. The Walk Any fell with exposed limestone and sea views is worth climbing. The added attraction of climbing Hampsfell is the intriguing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 225m Elevation: 225m / 738ft
Beamsley Beacon Beamsley Beacon stands proud over the A59 between Skipton and Harrogate. It is a quiet area considering its proximity to Bolton Abbey. The traditional short walk to the beacon can (and should) be extended to include Round Hill. The Walk Coming up or down Beamsley Hill on the A59 it is impossible not to be 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 303m Elevation: 303m / 994ft
The shores of Thirlmere The walk along the eastern shores of Thirlmere initially sticks close to the lake. It is an unusual path. The return is on the slopes of the mountain opposite with good views and passing some small waterfalls. The Walk Walking in Thirlmere is not usually high on the agenda of a visitor to the Lake 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 206m Elevation: 206m / 675ft
Bordley on Malham Moor This is a peaceful walk passing through Bordley on Malham Moor. Mastilles Lane just to the north is the popular way to cross from Malhamdale to Upper Wharfedale but this quiet walk is a pleasant alternative. The Walk The land between Malham and Grassington at Malham Moor is a fascinating mix of limestone, rough moorland 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 242m Elevation: 242m / 794ft
