Villages in Coverdale There are four picturesque villages in Coverdale which are the focus of this walk. Coverdale is one of the dales which lead south from Wensleydale, quieter than the main valley and all the better for it. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 165m Elevation: 165m / 541ft
Walk at Hutton-le-Hole This walk starts at the popular village of Hutton-le-Hole. There are some great views across the moors before descending to Lastingham. The return is further north past the finely named Fairy Call Beck. The Walk Hutton-le-Hole and nearby Lastingham are two exceptionally attractive villages lying to the north of Kirkbymoorside and the foot of the high 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
Addingham to Bolton Abbey The walk from Addingham to Bolton Abbey initially climbs to Haw Pike past Chelker Reservoir efore returning along the River Wharfe. There are some lovely views from Haw Pike whilst Bolton Abbey is of course special. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 177m Elevation: 177m / 580ft
The lead mines on Grassington Moor 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 280m Elevation: 280m / 918ft
Beacon Hill near Danby 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 264m Elevation: 264m / 866ft
Moel Siabod 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 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 745m Elevation: 745m / 2444ft
High Cup Nick 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 455m Elevation: 455m / 1492ft
Levisham and Lockton walk 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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 260m Elevation: 260m / 853ft
Cod Beck Reservoir from Osmotherley 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 144m Elevation: 144m / 472ft
Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof This was a surprise, at least in how good they were even if I knew they existed. The two fells of Farleton Fell and Hutton Roof lie just off the M6 and offer some fine walking through the limestone. It is an area of Special Scientific Significance. The Walk There are two types of people 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Great Gable One of the finest climbs in the Lake District is the ascent of Great Gable via Styhead Tarn and Napes Needle. Scrambling skills are important around Great Napes (but the views are consistently outstanding). It may be less than 7 miles in length but so much is packed in, wow. The Walk Great Gable is 5 Rating: Difficult walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 865m Elevation: 865m / 2838ft
Ingleborough Nature Reserve Ingleborough Nature Reserve is a vast area of spectacular limestone pavements and scars along the eastern and southern slopes of Ingleborough. Any walk through the area is a joy but best when the limestone is dry. The Walk When the sun shines the limestone gleams. I would recommend walking amongst the limestone and not just 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
