Ruined castles near Dunsop Bridge walk This Dunsop Bridge walk starts with a nice riverside stroll up Langden Brook. However on turning south the moors close in and the going becomes much rougher. 1 Rating: Easier walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 308 ms (1,010 feet)m Elevation: 308 ms (1,010 feet)m / 1010ft
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
Thorpe Bassett Wold near Settrington North Grimston is the base for a walk over Thorpe Bassett Wold near Settrington. The wold stands proud in this part of the country with constantly changing views, excellent from the high points. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Great Dun Fell The walk crosses some wild Pennine country before emerging at the golf ball of Great Dun Fell. The return is partly down the access road but does give an opportunity to view the Northern Lakes from an unusual position. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 725m Elevation: 725m / 2378ft
Terrington walk and the Wolds The Terrington walk through the Hambleton Hills is a pleasant way of discovering the area. Farmland, and woodland are the main features in this well preserved landscape. The walking is easy. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 113m Elevation: 113m / 370ft
Robinson from Newlands Hause A high start up Robinson from Newlands Hause is an easy way of climbing to one of the best Lake District mountains. The walk climbs alongside Moss Force adding to the charm of the day. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 475m Elevation: 475m / 1558ft
The Swindale Valley The Swindale Valley is one of a few barely visited valleys on the eastern fringes of the Lake District. The northern ridge of Swindale has some lovely walking and views across Haweswater and the Ullswater fells. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 268m Elevation: 268m / 879ft
An Ingleby Greenhow walk There is a fine walk at Ingleby Greenhow through a quiet area of forestry and farmland. Ingleby Greenhow is one of a number of small villages that lie under the great northern scar of the moors. Fortunately it is one of the quietest. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
Wharfedale 3 Peaks The Wharfedale 3 Peaks from Kettlewell is a very long day’s walk. The tracks are not always obvious and can be wet. However it is an classic circuit and very satisfying once completed. 5 Rating: Difficult walk 18mi Distance: 18 miles / 28.8 km 1205m Elevation: 1205m / 3953ft
Binsey from Bassenthwaite A short climb of Binsey from Bassenthwaite brings some excellent views from the Solway Furth to Skiddaw and beyond. The summit area has some interest and may have been the location for an old hill fort. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 354m Elevation: 354m / 1161ft
Lion & the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb (Helm Crag) is often viewed and admired from the busy Keswick to Grasmere road. The climb does not disappoint and the summit area is a fascinating place, full of hidden hollows and rocky knolls. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 307m Elevation: 307m / 1007ft
Keighley Moor Keighley Moor Reservoir lies to the west of Keighley and is situated upon some rough moorland. The walk I prefer arrives from the south and follows a section of the Millennium Way. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 188m Elevation: 188m / 616ft