Walks

Long Preston Deeps is a wetlands project on the River Ribble near Long Preston. The flood plain on the valley floor makes it perfect and the bird life is excellent. The walk continues alongside the River Ribble to Settle. A return via train or over the tops makes for a grand circular. The Walk I

The two villages of Burnsall and Hebden book mark probably the most attractive section of the River Wharfe. The walking is easy, the interest sustained. However the walk is improved by taking in the lovely Hebden Beck and the views across Wharfedale from Hartlington Raikes. The Walk Burnsall is a delightful village but can become

Near Penrith is Temple Sowerby, a pleasant small village near Acorn Bank House. The walk at Temple Sowerby follows a winding small river and crosses some countryside before returning to the pretty village. The Walk History enticed me to take a walk at Temple Sowerby. History in the form of the grand old buildings and

Upper Nidderdale is a remote part of the Yorkshire Dales. Physically transformed when the reservoirs were built the walk passes over wild moors, through isolated farmsteads. However they are all on excellent tracks. The Walk It was only after living in the Dales for ten years that took a walk in Upper Nidderdale. Officially outside

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. The Walk 2417′. Stunning views over the Buttermere valley from High Snockrigg is the highlight of this short walk. I

There is no better walk to understand the effect of ithe lead mining industry on the Swaledale landscape than to climb Great Pinseat and the Old Gang. The barren moonscape near its summit feels like entering a different world. It is fascinating. The Walk To appreciate the full scale of the lead mining industry and how