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

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

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 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)

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

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

Dodd Fell & Drumaldrace are part of the Dales 30. The route starts from the town of Gayle, following a lovely horseshoe route. Fells of Sleddale valley surround it to the south of Hawes in Wensleydale.

Distance: 9 miles / 14 km Location: Gayle

Settle, is said to be one of Yorkshire’s best market towns there is, with its bustling atmosphere and easy access to both Forest of Bowland and the Lake District. It is a great location to explore the Dales natural wonders, consisting of prehistoric caves along Langcliffe Scar and secluded waterfalls from the quaint town of Stainforth.

Distance: 10 miles / 16km Location: Settle

Contributing to part of the Dales 30, and rarely visited, are Darnbrook Fell & Fountains Fell. They are one of many mountains in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing in the modest village of Arncliffe.

Distance: 13.5 miles / 22 km

Location: Arncliffe

Oxenhope Nab is a short but rewarding walk, with stunning views overlooking the village of Oxenhope in West Yorkshire. As the Nab is fairly close to my home, I was keen to explore further into the bleak wind-swept moorlands that lay behind it.

Distance: 11 miles / 18 km

Location: Oxenhope

Bingley, West Yorkshire, my hometown, is where I have grown up and is situated in between Skipton, Leeds, and Bradford. It is only an hour’s drive into the Yorkshire Dales and 2 hours to the Lake District, the ideal location to explore I’d say

Distance: 18 miles / 29 km

Location: Bingley

Planted in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the North of England, Upper Wharfedale is a u-shape valley that follows the River Wharfe along quiet villages such as Buckden, Yokenthwaite, Hubberholme, Littondale, Kettlewell, Starbotton, and Langstrothdale to name a few.

Distance: 13 miles / 20 km

Location: Buckden

Nestled in the Yorkshire dales that lie on the border of Cumbria. (Cumbrian Dales) This is a long ridge walk on uneven grassy terrain with panoramic views of distant fells; and on a clear day, you have views of the southern lakes, the Howgill Fells, Morecambe Bay, and the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Distance: 15 miles / 24km

Location: Ireby

A picturesque hike through the iconic Yorkshire Dales, including Malham Tarn that is a popular Yorkshire Dales attraction. This is a great hike for either Winter or Summer, either way, you will be rewarded by great views and away from the crowds.

Distance: 14 miles / 22km

Location: Kilnsey

The Yorkshire three peaks is an Iconic walk that is on a lot of people’s bucket lists to complete. It is a 24.5-mile hike that covers all three of Yorkshire’s highest peaks in one day, these include Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough.

Distance: 24.5 miles / 39. 5 km.

Location: Horton-in-Ribblesdale