A walk up the Great Orme Any walk up the Great Orme is packed with interest. It is perched high above the sea with excellent views in all direction. The views stretch from Snowdonia to Anglesey, Llandudno to Conwy Castle. The Walk The Great Orme is over 200 metres high. It is a lump of limestone with steep cliffs on all 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Walk round Humphrey Head Ever since my children went to Humphrey Head outdoor centre I have been intrigued by the place. However it has taken me nearly 10 years to take the lovely walk round Humphrey Head and discover it for myself. The Walk Myself and Helen were staying at Grange over Sands (staying anywhere after lockdown seemed exciting) 1 Rating: Easier walk 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 110m Elevation: 110m / 360ft
Ancient Castles of Mallerstang The two ancient castles of Mallerstang (Lammerside and Pendragon) offer a focus for an excellent walk along this rarely visited dale. The backdrop of Wild Boar Fell and the embryonic River Eden adds to one of my favourite walks. The Walk Mallerstang is an unspoilt dale to the south of Kirkby Stephen. The dale is 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
Dacre Pasture near Harrogate A walk over Dacre Pasture near Harrogate is a long day exploring a rarely walked area. A mix of lanes, tracks and footpaths pass through a landscape of moors, farmland and a reservoir. The Walk The large expanse of countryside near Harrogate had been asked to be explored for a number of years. A hot 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 15mi Distance: 15 miles / 24 km 655m Elevation: 655m / 2149ft
The Remotest Spot in England? I was somewhat surprised to find that the remotest spot in England is in the Yorkshire Dales. I had assumed it was further north, maybe in the Pennines of Cumbria or Northumberland. It is not. The Walk I recently read an article saying that Riggs Moor was the most remote spot (based I believe on 5 Rating: Difficult walk 11mi Distance: 11 miles / 17.6 km 480m Elevation: 480m / 1574ft
Cadair Idris Cadair Idris is a picture perfect mountain. Seen from the deep corrie (cwm) of Llyn Cau it offers a dramatic front, steep cliffs leading up to a broad ridge. The ascent via the Minffordd Path is the best approach with a descent from Mynydd Moel completing one of the best mountain days in Britain. The 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 990m Elevation: 990m / 3248ft
Highlights of Wensleydale walk The walk between Leyburn and Aysgarth covers many of the highlights of Wensleydale In addition there is a long and pleasant section of walking along the River Ure. The Walk A long walk that really gets under the skin of Wensleydale. I headed off from Redmire. In my mind I was intending to visit Aysgarth 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 13.5mi Distance: 13.5 miles / 21.6 km 290m Elevation: 290m / 951ft
Walk round Stock’s Reservoir The walk round Stock’s Reservoir is full of interest. Much of it stays close to the water’s edge. However in places the tracks venture inland and are much the better for it. The Walk Knowing the history of Stock’s Reservoir helps increase the enjoyment of the walk. An entire village had to be constructed to 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
The Other Borrowdale The ‘Other’ Borrowdale is situated near Tebay just off the M6. However the walk goes through a unspoilt valley and returns via the rolling countryside on its north side. Amongst other things there are interesting views of the M6. The Walk There is a sizeable clutch of beautiful unspoilt land to the north of Kendal. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 408m Elevation: 408m / 1338ft
Derwentwater via Walla Crag The walk reads like a list of ‘must visit’ sites near Keswick. Walla Crag, Ashness Bridge, Surprise View and a return along the shores of Derwentwater to Keswick complete a fine day out. The Walk Let no one tell you the best walk from Keswick is up Skiddaw, it is not. The climb over Walla 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 340m Elevation: 340m / 1115ft
Threlkeld to Keswick walk The one way Threlkeld to Keswick walk follows the disused railway line alongside the River Greta via a series of bridges. The woods are the home to red squirrels. Take the bus to Threlkeld and walk back. The Walk In 2015 Storm Desmond destroyed two of the bridges that crossed the River Greta between Threlkeld and 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Climbing Arnside Knott Climbing Arnside Knott is very satisfying. The small hill sits on the edge of Morcambe Bay and any walk on its slopes gives excellent views over the southern Lakes. Limestone outcrops and woodland cover its steep slopes. The Walk Initially I climbed Arnside Knott a few years ago in a twenty minute dash after a 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft
