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

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

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

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

Birks Fell is situated in-between the valleys of Wharfedale and Littondale. Until recently, it has been labelled as a Marilyn. A peak that is above 2000ft, which is also classified as part of the Dales 30.

Distance: 9 miles / 14 km Location: Starbottom

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

Simon Fell & Park Fell are two of Ingleborough’s near neighbour fells. Ingleborough is the second highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales and the highest of the infamous Three Peaks. Whilst Simon Fell is the smaller less visited and is also part of the Dales 30.

Distance: 7 miles / 11 km Location: Chapel-le-Dale

Plover Fell is Pen-y-Ghent’s neighboring Fell. It is one of the more remote and least accessed, however, that’s what makes it so special. It also contributes to one of the Dales 30 with it being over 2000ft in height. The hike itself starts from the quiet village of Halton Gill in Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales.

Distance: 9 miles / 14 km Location: Halton Gill

Yordas Cave, The Cheese Press Stone, and Gragareth all lie in the area of Kingsdale, on the western slopes of the Yorkshire Dales. The area is full of limestone features such as pavements and caves, including Yordas cave and The Cheese Press Stone.

Distance: 7 miles / 12km
Location: Kingsdale

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