Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in-between Kettlewell and Grassington. Conistone is a charming little village that offers a peaceful countryside retreat. With its picturesque countryside, with lush green fields, rolling fells, narrow gorges and quaint stone cottages. It is a perfect place for hiking and to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the area

Distance: 7 miles / 12km

Location: Conistone

An iconic and popular walk in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Simon’s Seat is at a height of 485m and although it’s not particularly high, it’s well worth a visit. Not to mention the views over the Dales are breathtakingly beautiful - especially if you catch a cloud inversion like I did.

Distance: 9 miles / 14.5km

Location: Barden Bridge

A series of limestone and caves above Settle - it is one of my favourite places to visit. There is so much to see and explore. I have visited Attermire many times before but wasn’t quite expecting to be as in awe as I was on this day.

Distance: 8.5 miles / 13km

Location: Stainforth

Whernside, the highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, at 2,370ft. It has the appearance of a whale’s back (apparently) and one of the most popular mountains in the Dales. Although most walk from Ribblehead, this can be busy. Walking from Dentdale provides a much quieter route to the summit, and, in my opinion, more enjoyable. The views into Dentdale are fantastic too!

Distance: 8.5 miles - 13km

Location: Dent

Enjoy beautiful views over the Old Cote Moor. A challenging hilly trail that climbs up rocky terrain and along a grassy plateau, where fantastic views across the Yorkshire Dales open over upper Wharfedale. Head back into the valley of Kettlewell and continue up the steep hillside above Buckden and back towards Arncliffe. A challenging but rewarding hike.

Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km

Location: Arncliffe

The highest summit of the very extensive Baugh Fell, known as Tarn Rigg Hill - and is quite featureless. Rarely visited, it’s a fell that I won’t be visiting in any hurry. I spent most of the day navigating my way over pathless moorlands, which seemed the take forever! However, the views over Sedbergh and the Howgills are fantastic and very rewarding - especially from Knoutberry Haw.

Distance: 12 miles / 19 km

Location: Murthwaite LnKirkby Stephen

A long, partly trackless, hike in the hills above the valley of Langstrothdale. Middle Tongue is one of the most remote fells in the Dales, even the most experienced hiker would find it a long day out. Crossing expansive areas of moorland. With fantastic views throughout, including the three peaks, it’s a rewarding hike. Despite having sore legs at the end.

Distance: 10 Miles / 6 Km

Location: Hubbleholme

An excellent walk to the summit of Fell head through the majestic valley of Carlingill Beck via Black Force and the Spout. A remote part of the Cumbrian Dales, hardly visited, with stunning views of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and the M6.

Distance: 6.5 Miles / 10.5 Km

Location: Sedbergh

The Howgills, a place I have longed to explore more of. With its long rounded grassy hills, a mixture of valleys, steep grass paths, bogs, grassy slopes, broad high mountain ridges, streamside paths, and mountain ridges.

Distance: 12 miles / 19.3km

Location: Sebergh

Situated in the valley of Langstrothdale, lies Yockenthwaite. It is one of the smallest hamlets in the Yorkshire Dales and probably one of the quietest, too. The view down the valley is breathtakingly beautiful where the River Wharfe runs for 15 miles through the villages of Yockenthwaite, Deepdale, Beckermonds, and Oughtershaw.

Distance: 14 Miles / 22.5km

Location: Yockenthwaite

The small village of Stainforth is in the craven district of North Yorkshire. Nearby, there is Stainforth falls, which is renowned for wild swimming and is easily accessed on foot. From the falls, the walk rises high above the village, offering magnificent views of dramatic limestone and rocky outcrops towards the hamlet of Feizor.

Distance: 9 Miles / 14.5km

Location: Stainforth

The broad ridge on the east side of Mallerstang offers fantastic views of the Northern Dales, Howgills, and the Lake District. Although the area creates a lot less attention compared to Wild Boar Fell to the west. It is equally as enjoyable, if not more so.

Distance: 11 Miles / 17.5km

Location: Mallerstang

The Howgills is a range of fells that are sandwiched between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Although they are still classified as part of the Yorkshire Dales (Cumbrian Dales) and part of the Dales 30. Which is one of the main reasons why I visit. However, I also go for the lonely rolling hills which makes it an absolute delight to walk on.

Distance: 8 miles / 12.8km

Location: The cross keys temperance Inn (Sedbergh)

Grassington Moor Lead mining Trail. A short but fascinating hike, visiting the remains of Grassingtons disused lead mines in Yarnbury. It is a place to imagine what life was like on the moors during the active times of the lead mining industry.

Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km

Location: Grassington / Yarnbury

Embsay Moor is a large area of moorland to the North of Skipton. Much of it can be rough underfoot, however, there are wide 360 extensive views from the Crag and the cross, covering the Dale and beyond.

Distance: 8 miles / 12.5 km

Location: Barden Reservoir

The Dales are more commonly known for the Yorkshire’s three peaks, comprising Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside & Ingleborough. Although popular and crowded, only a handful may wish to take the path less travelled, and it is where the Wharfedale three peaks come into its own.

Distance: 16 miles / 26km

Location: Kettlewell

Among the moor, treasures such as Rombalds Moor trig point, white well spa cottage, and, the Twelve Apostles (prehistoric rock carvings and ancient monument) can be discovered.

Distance: Any

Location: Ilkley / Eldwick

Twistleton Scar lies beneath the foothills of Ingleborough and Whernside. The valley pavement and scar were formed roughly 15,000 years ago when a glacier and ice cap retreated during the last ice age

Distance: 6 miles / 10 km

Location: Chapel-le-Dale

A distinctive fell in the northern dales, on the eastern slopes of Mallerstang, where a series of nine large cairns stand prominently. While the flat plateau, remoteness, and quietness of Swarth Fell make it excellent walking conditions and a place to truly get away from it all.

Distance: 10 miles / 16 km Location: Mallerstang

Barbondale and Calf Top is a geographer’s dream. With a steep-sided valley carved out through the landscape from the ice age, Barbon beck meanders throughout, and a broad wide grassy unspoiled ridge offers extensive views into the Howgills.

Distance: 9 miles / 14 km Location: Barbon