Short walk on Blencathra Threlkeld is the base to enjoy this short walk on Blencathra. The views are amazing, particularly above Blease Farm. The lower slopes of Blencathra are a delight, flanked by the very steep slopes above you. No need to climb them! The Walk I believe that the view from the corner of the wall above High 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 188m Elevation: 188m / 616ft
Exploring Cotterdale Exploring Cotterdale is the most interesting section of a walk that starts by heading up the Pennine Way. After crossing a shoulder of moors from Cotterdale the return to Appersett is down Mossdale. The Walk Thousands of travellers will pass through Hawes and head towards Sedbergh or Dent without any inkling that Cotterdale exists. That 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 242794m Elevation: 242794m / 796607ft
Druid’s Temple at Masham The Druid’s Temple at Masham was a folly built by the local landowner 200 years ago. It is an impressive stone circle. The walk is across pleasant countryside with good views across the area. The Walk There are a number of fine walks near Masham. In fact so many it can be difficult to choose. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 210m Elevation: 210m / 689ft
Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent offer the backdrop to a pleasant section of countryside near Malton to the north east of York. The villages are interesting to explore and the railway is unusual on this type of walk. The Walk There are many highlights to the walk of Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent. It is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 152m Elevation: 152m / 498ft
The Grounds of Castle Howard It is a very pleasant afternoon to walk through the grounds of Castle Howard. Unsurprisingly they are very well kept and full of interest, both historical and for the nature in the park. The Walk Castle Howard is one of the best and famous stately homes in England with an inspiring history. As a result 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Leyburn & the Ladies Shawl Leyburn is an attractive Yorkshire Dales market town and a good base to explore Wensleydale. The best of Leyburn is shown though by a walk from the town along ‘The Shawl’ and returning alongside the River Ure. Its tame countryside but full of history, country houses and tranquil scenery. The Walk Leyburn is an attractive, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 220m Elevation: 220m / 721ft
The Dovedale Round Often ignored for Helvellyn the Dovedale Round is an excellent walk. It starts with a long gradual climb up a long grassy ridge and ends with a steep drop off above the Brothers Inn campsite. Dove and Hart Crags are part of the nearby Fairfield Horseshoe but there are 3 other less convenient Wainwrights on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 675m Elevation: 675m / 2214ft
Walk up Roseberry Topping An iconic small but distinct hill stands proud and detached from the main North York Moors. The walk up Roseberry Topping is highly enjoyable and includes a short scramble. However the views across the moors and north to the sea make any effort very worthwhile. The Walk Roseberry Topping is a wonderful little hill (1050 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 184m Elevation: 184m / 603ft
Ingleborough from Clapham The climb of Ingleborough from Clapham is one of the finest walks in the Yorkshire Dales. The ascent is full of interest and the descent takes you through, in my opinion, the finest limestone pavements in England. The Walk I believe that the climb of Ingleborough from Clapham via Trow Gill and Gaping Gill is 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 561m Elevation: 561m / 1840ft
Angletarn Pikes Angletarn Pikes overlook one of the most beautiful tarns in the Lake District, unsurprisingly called Angle Tarn! It is an idyllic place to loiter alongside its tranquil waters or scramble on the twin pikes above. All this with the higher High Street Ridge and many Wainwrights on the doorstep. The Walk There so many excellent 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 449m Elevation: 449m / 1473ft
Hen Hole Waterfalls & the Schill Hen Hole Waterfalls (or the 3 Sisters as it is sometimes known) are a spectacular cascade of falls under the slopes of Cheviot. Combine a climb of Hen Hole valley with a straightforward walk along the Pennine Way to the fine summit of The Schill. Hen Hole Waterfalls are tucked on the English side of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 650m Elevation: 650m / 2132ft
The Fryup Dales The Fryup Dales lie in the heart of the North York Moors. This is farming lands overlapped by some low grassy, bracken strewn ridges offering pleasant and interesting walking. Danby is a lovely village. The Walk I first discovered the Fry Up Dales on my Coast to Coast walk. Although tired at the time I 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
