A Fistful of Dodds The long northern ridge from Helvellyn comprises a number of rounded humps. The walking on these mountains is very easy, undulating easy slopes. The approach from Dockray is also straightforward albeit with some steeper sections. The walk name “Fistful of Dodds” is courtesy of a classic Clint Eastwood film. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 540m Elevation: 540m / 1771ft
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge Hardcastle Crags is set in an area of attractive woodland just north of Hebden Bridge. The best way to explore the crags is walking through the woods, alongside Hebden Water (a river!), to Gibson Mill. Gibson Mill is a well preserved old cotton mill, set alongside the river. The Walk A few miles out of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Holyhead Mountain Holyhead Mountain is beautifully situated on the extreme west of Anglesey. A walk to its summit and a return along the craggy coastline makes for a very enjoyable few hours. The views towards Snowdonia across the length of Anglesey worthwhile on their own. The Walk Any walk which combines mountain with coast is enjoyable. A 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 490m Elevation: 490m / 1607ft
Settle Walk with a View The market town of Settle is sandwiched between the River Ribble and the beautiful limestone scnery of the SW Dales. Aside from a short, sharp climb at the start this is an easy walk on good tracks and the best way to appreciate the lovely landscape of this part of the Yorkshire Dales. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 135m Elevation: 135m / 442ft
Lingmoor Fell and Blea Tarn Lingmoor Fell is a fine mountain. Although its often overlooked by those heading for Langdale’s big names it should not be. The knobbly ridge and historical slopes offer an interesting alternative, even when the weather is too grim to go higher. The Walk “Christ I’m buggered, climbed everything else round here but I’m buggered on 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 445m Elevation: 445m / 1460ft
The Carneddau The Carneddau is a vast plateau of high mountains in the North West of Snowdonia. This walk starts at Bethesda which is quieter than the popular Llyn Ogwen route. The quieter approaches contrast superbly with the dramatic Carneddau ridge. A long, but continually interesting day. The Walk The Carneddau (Carnedds are the anglicised name) is 5 Rating: Difficult walk 13mi Distance: 13 miles / 20.8 km 1080m Elevation: 1080m / 3543ft
Top o’ Selside This is an interesting and quiet walk along the south east shores of Coniston. The Top o’ Selside is the highest point above the lake with some great views north along the lake to the Coniston fells. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 258m Elevation: 258m / 846ft
Walk from Stump Cross Caverns The walk from Stump Cross Caverns is a simple, circular walk across the high moors of Greenhow Hill with some beautiful views, particularly to the south over Simon’s Seat. Mining pot marks the area nearest the caves but now it is only sheep traversing the rough moorland. The Walk The area around Stump Cross Caverns 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Climbing Glaramara Climbing Glaramara from Borrowdale is a joy. The mountain itself has rocky outcrops, hidden hollows and increasingly impressive views north over Derwentwater. Improve the walk by heading along the wide, rigged ridge past Rosthwaite Fell to the Tarn at Leaves. The Walk 2,560 feet. I have always been attracted to Glaramara. In part due to 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 690m Elevation: 690m / 2263ft
A Walk in Studley Royal deer park A walk in Studley Royal deer park is a lovely way to spend some time. There are over 500 deer roaming the park which has some lovely rolling countryside, impressive historical buildings and the lovely River Skell to explore. The Walk Studley Park is a large, well maintained, old royal hunting ground set near Fountain’s 1 Rating: Easier walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Burnmoor and Blea Tarns in Eskdale The rugged nature of the land which circles Eskdale is perfect for the formation of a tarns (mountain lakes). This walk links 3 or even 4 in a peaceful circuit that also visits the rarely visited Miterdale. The area between Wasdale and Eskdale is a wonderful place to explore. I had never even heard of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 450m Elevation: 450m / 1476ft
Arenig Fawr At 854m Arenig Fawr is one of the highest mountains in Wales. However it has not many visitors and the paths are intermittent in the upper areas. However this does make the walk all the more interesting and the views north towards the main Snowdonia region offers a different perspective to normal. Arenig Fawr is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft