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
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
