The Yorkshire Dales need little introduction: their picturesque scenery
and hundreds of miles of footpaths, tracks and bridleways have been
attracting walkers for decades. Part of a two-volume set, this guidebook
presents over 40 routes in the south and west of the National Park,
with bases including Sedburgh, Malham, Grassington, Skipton, Settle and
Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks cover the valleys of Wharfedale, Littondale,
Malhamdale, Ribblesdale and Dentdale – each with its own distinctive
landscape and character. Also included is the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a
23 mile (37km) challenge to bag three iconic summits – Pen-y-ghent,
Whernside and Ingleborough.
Mostly circular and ranging from 3.5 to 13 miles (6–21km), the routes
showcase Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, beautiful views and rich
heritage and celebrate the 'ups, downs and endless in-betweens' of the
Dales. With the exception of the Three Peaks walk, they are designed to
suit most abilities: steeper sections are rare and usually short-lived.
Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping are provided for each
route, along with information on nearby points of interest and
facilities. In addition, an introduction presents an overview of the
region's plants and wildlife, geology and history and offers an insight
into iconic local industries such as farming and quarrying.
From bucolic pastureland to wild moors, the Dales have it all.
Highlights include delightful riverside walking in Wharfedale,
spectacular views of the distant Howgills and Lake District Fells, and
the arresting limestone cliffs of Malham Cove. Charming villages and
cosy pubs offer a warm welcome, but it is also possible to find
tranquility and seclusion. The walks in this guide take in rolling
hills, sweeping valleys and dancing streams, providing a wonderful
introduction to this magnificent area.
1 Lower Wharfedale and Barden Moor
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| Walk 1 Bolton Abbey |
| Walk 2 Barden Moor |
| Walk 3 Simon’s Seat |
| Walk 4 Burnsall and Trollers Gill |
| Walk 5 Grassington and Grass Wood |
Walk 6 Conistone
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2 Upper Wharfedale
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| Walk 7 Great Whernside |
| Walk 8 Kettlewell and Arncliffe |
| Walk 9 Buckden Pike |
| Walk 10 Old Cote Moor Top from Buckden |
| Walk 11 Buckden and Yockenthwaite |
| Walk 12 Horse Head and Langstrothdale |
Walk 13 Oughtershaw Side
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3 Littondale
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| Walk 14 Arncliffe and High Cote Moor |
| Walk 15 Old Cote Moor Top from Arncliffe |
| Walk 16 Pen-y-ghent Gill from Litton |
Walk 17 Litton and the River Skirfare
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4 Malhamdale
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| Walk 18 Airedale and Weets Top |
| Walk 19 Gordale, Malham Tarn and the Cove |
| Walk 20 Malham Cove and Pikedaw Hill |
| Walk 21 Mastiles Lane |
| Walk 22 Fountains Fell |
| Walk 23 Winterburn Reservoir |
Walk 24 Cracoe Fell
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5 Dentdale and the Western Outliers
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| Walk 25 Great Knoutberry Hill |
| Walk 26 Wold Fell |
| Walk 27 A Walk into Deepdale |
| Walk 28 Great Coum |
| Walk 29 Dentdale |
| Walk 30 Calf Top and Middleton Fell |
| Walk 31 Barbon Low Fell |
Walk 32 Gragareth and Great Coum
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6 Around Ribblesdale
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| Walk 33 Attermire Scar and Victoria Cave |
| Walk 34 Langcliffe and Catrigg Force |
| Walk 35 Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent |
| Walk 36 Upper Ribblesdale along the Ribble Way |
| Walk 37 Ingleborough from Ribblehead |
| Walk 38 Whernside from Ribblehead |
| Walk 39 Gayle Moor and the Source of the Ribble |
| Walk 40 Clapham and the Norber Boulders |
| Walk 41 Ingleborough from Clapham |
| Walk 42 Ingleton Falls |
| Walk 43 Kingsdale |
| Walk 44 The Yorkshire Three Peaks |
