Yorkshire & The Dales
God’s Own County
The Yorkshire Dales National Park and Yorkshire itself is a beautiful place, hence the name ‘God’s own country. The history and landscape allures people from all around the world and has a bit of everything for everyone. I have always lived on the edge of the Dales, and visited regularly ever since I was a young lad. However, I never truly appreciated the area until in my late 20’s where I began to cycle and hike/walk more regularly. I found my hunger and curiosity grew the more I visited, immersing myself in the landscape.
Below you will find the hikes/walks that have ratings of difficulty and contain mainly my own stories, routes, GPX files and, photographs. Some longer than others. I hope others can enjoy their own Yorkshire adventure like me.
BLOGS & ROUTES
Sharp Haw & Rough Haw
Sharp Haw & Rough Haw lie near Skipton on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Standing at a mere 1171ft (357 metres), it earns its ‘Sharp’ credentials due to rising to a point, whereas ‘Rough Haw’ is much more rounded and rugged. A fine contrast between the two.
Distance: 6 miles / 10 km Location: Skipton
Pateley Bridge
Pateley Bridge, in Nidderdale North Yorkshire, is an idyllic market town and known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it is also home to the oldest sweet shop in the world and a delicious chocolate shop called ‘Cocoa Joe’s’! Whilst taking in the sites and leisurely enjoying all that the market town has to offer, be sure to visit Brimham Rocks too. (A collection of geological rock formations) This is only a 10-minute drive away.
Distance: 6 miles / 10km
Location: Pateley Bridge
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