Malham Cove, Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
Lovely circular walk to discover Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and waterfall and Malham Cove. Dog friendly. Can be very busy during summer months.
Janet's Foss, Weets Top, Calton Moor and River Aire
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A circular route which can be done in either direction. As described it leaves Malham village on the good paths to the popular Janet's Foss waterfall, then it takes the quiet road past the entrance to Gordale and up the hill until a track leads to the summit of Weets Top. The gentle descent of Calton Moor provides a different landscape and views over to Rystone Fell and Cracoe Fell. More quiet roads allow you to take in the pretty villages of Calton and Airton before following the riverside path back to Malham passing, Hanlith Hall and Aire Head, which is the source of the river Aire.
Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A great circular walk from Malham village, taking in Janet's Cave / Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove and the cove itself before finishing back at the car. Consistently interesting and varied scenery.
⚠️Please note that there is a scramble up steep water worn rock in Goredale between waypoints (2) and (3). Some people might find this challenging and please do not attend to do this part when it is raining or icy! However an alternative is possible.
The Dales High Way and Settle from Malham
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A nice circular walk from Malham in a westerly direction towards Settle and then curving north past Attermire Scar with a detour to explore Victoria Cave. The loop returns towards Malham via Malham Cove. Interesting and varied scenery throughout the walk and mostly on well maintained paths or tracks.
Malham Tarn and Cove via the bio-diverse pastures under Pikedaw Hill.
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
An interesting circular walk from the delightful village of Malham. Up through the pasture below Pikedaw Hill to the well mark footpaths that lead across to Langscar Gate and then Malham Tarn, which is a great place to pic-nic. The return leg is via the dry valley of Watlowes to Malham Cove with its spectacular limestone pavement. Descend via the well made steps and then the less trodden footpath to the East of the village.
Cracoe Fell
Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)
A hearty climb to a local summit with superb views over Wharfedale and the surrounding hills.
Linton Falls and Grassington
Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)
An impressive rapid, a riverside church and access to the facilities of Grassington.
Thorpe and the Wharfe
Departure from Linton (North Yorkshire)
A pretty village and a glorious section along the River Wharfe to Linton Falls.
Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone
Departure from Conistone with Kilnsey (North Yorkshire)
This Yorkshire Dales walk traverses some fine limestone scenery above Wharfedale. The start is near the village of Conistone and the route takes you high above the dale to enjoy some wonderful views. A section of the Dales Way is used for this walk.
Around Grassington and Hebden
Departure from Grassington (North Yorkshire)
The first part of this circular walk is along River Wharfe and the second one on High Lane, which offer you beautiful points of view of the valley.
Circular loop from Appletreewick, A Day in the Dales
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
A walk from Appletreewick and back along the Wharfe to Burnsall and around Grimwith Reservoir.
Around Settle
Departure from Settle (North Yorkshire)
This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.
Grimwith Reservoir
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
Circular reservoir walk, fresh around Grimwith Reservoir.
Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey
Departure from Bolton Abbey (North Yorkshire)
This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.
Pen-y-Ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale
Departure from Horton in Ribblesdale (North Yorkshire)
A nice circular walk taking in Pen-y-Ghent and returning to Horton in Ribblesdale with regular views of the Settle to Carlisle Railway.
A riverside ramble and picnic beside the Ribble from Bolton by Bowland
Departure from Bolton-by-Bowland (Lancashire)
This walk takes in some beautiful Bowland scenery, on a clear day you will get a great view of Pendle Hill.
Foulridge via Noyna Hill
Departure from Foulridge (Lancashire)
The walk starts opposite Church of Saint Michael and All Angels and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Foulridge Reservoir, Noyna Hill and Leeds Liverpool canal.
Pendle Hill from Downham (short version)
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.
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