Walks

High above the village of Grassington lies Grassington Moor, a vast plateau of moorland which was the location for a large and well preserved lead mining industry in days past. The walk carries on to the open moors with good views. The Walk The industrial past of the Dales has left a major legacy on

Beacon Hill near Danby is an excellent vantage point for the northern moors and over to the North Sea. Coupled with an exploration of Danby and a stroll along the River Esk it imakes for a pleasant and interesting few hours. The Walk Although I am not altogether convinced by the gas fired tall beacon

Moel Siabod stands proud amongst the great mountains of North Wales. Although not making the 3,000 feet magic number there is still a drop of at least 500m (over 1,600 feet ) in all directions. This makes for spectacular views. The Walk Moel Siabod tends to be neglected as the hordes of walkers head for

The walk from Dufton to High Cup Nick is straightforward and with bags of interest. For a geographer the U shaped valley is text book, for the botanist there is a profusion of wild flowers and for the walker the views are excellent. The Walk After miles and miles of hard, but typical walking along the

Levisham and Lockton are two attractive villages north of Pickering which makes for a pleasant short walk. The walk links the villages and continues through some pretty woodland and open countryside. The Walk I am always a little surprised by the deep valleys which make walking on the North York Moors harder work than anticipated.

Cod Beck Reservoir from Osmotherley is a fine short walk. The reservoir is beautifully set in woodland and the return through the trees opens out to give enticing views across the Vale of York. The Walk Barely a mile north of Osmotherley lies Cod Beck Reservoir. An idyllic man made lake on the outskirts of