Airton walks

The Dales High Way and Settle Loop walk from Malham ( Download : PDF )

11.15mi +1617ft -1588ft 6h30 Average
Starting point in Malham - North Yorkshire

A nice circular walk from Malham in a westerly direction towards Settle and then curving north past Attermire Scar with a detour to explore Victoria Cave. The loop returns towards Malham via Malham Cove. Interesting and varied scenery throughout the walk and mostly on well maintained paths or tracks.

Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove: Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

8.13mi +702ft -699ft 4h20 Average
Starting point in Malham - North Yorkshire

A great circular walk from Malham village, taking in Janet's Cave / Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove and the cove itself before finishing back at the car. Consistently interesting and varied scenery.
Please note that there is a scramble up steep water worn rock in Goredale. Some people might find this challenging.

A short walk around Settle ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +1047ft -1020ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Settle - North Yorkshire

This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.

Thorpe & Burnsall from Linton ( Download : PDF )

6.4mi +354ft -364ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Linton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

This is a wonderful Yorkshire Dales walk that includes pleasant countryside, villages and a super walk along the banks of the River Wharfe. Refreshments are available in Burnsall.

Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone ( Download : PDF )

7.13mi +1135ft -1135ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Conistone with Kilnsey - North Yorkshire

This Yorkshire Dales walk traverses some fine limestone scenery above Wharfedale. The start is near the village of Conistone and the route takes you high above the dale to enjoy some wonderful views. A section of the Dales Way is used for this walk.

Around Grassington and Hebden ( Download : PDF )

4.65mi +233ft -223ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Grassington - North Yorkshire

The first part of this circular walk is along River Wharfe and the second one on High Lane, which offer you beautiful points of view of the valley.

Crummack Dale and Ingleborough: a circular walk ( Download : PDF )

12.05mi +2195ft -2182ft 7h25 Average
Starting point in Austwick - North Yorkshire

A lovely walk with changing landscapes and panoramas. From the quiet and scenic Crummack Dale, via limestone escarpments and limestone pavement, you will join the three peaks path to the summit of Ingleborough where you will be rewarded with excellent views on a clear day. The return leg is via the pothole of Gaping Gill and the gorge at Trow Gill before crossing back into Crummack Dale.

Arncliffe & Starbotton from Kettlewell ( Download : PDF )

6.63mi +1831ft -1811ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Kettlewell with Starbotton - North Yorkshire

This Yorkshire Dales walk has two ascents as you traverse the hills from Wharefdale to Littondale and back again. In complete contrast the final section is level walking following the Dales Way beside the River Wharfe.

Foulridge Circular Walk via Noyna Hill ( Download : PDF )

6.13mi +577ft -577ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in Foulridge - Lancashire

The walk starts opposite Church of Saint Michael and All Angels and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Foulridge Reservoir, Noyna Hill and Leeds Liverpool canal.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/foulr...

Downham Circular Walk via Chatburn ( Download : PDF )

4.23mi +361ft -335ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

The walk starts from St Leonard Church on Downham main Street and follows the clockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Chatburn and packhorse bridge.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/downh...

Pendle Hill from Downham (short version) ( Download : PDF )

6.37mi +1516ft -1512ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.

Downham Circular Walk via Worston ( Download : PDF )

5.89mi +390ft -361ft 3h05 Average
Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

The walk starts from Information Barn Downham and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Worston and Little Mearley Hall.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/downh...

Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey ( Download : PDF )

4.58mi +112ft -115ft 2h10 Average
Starting point in Bolton Abbey - North Yorkshire

This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.

Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist) ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +1079ft -1086ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Barley-with-Wheatley Booth - Lancashire

This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.

Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead ( Download : PDF )

8.28mi +984ft -981ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Ingleton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

A Yorkshire Dales route that includes a traverse of Blea Moor from Ribblehead. The return route follows a section of the Dales Way across Gayle Moor. The walk includes some unavoidable road walking.

Top Withins and the Bronte Bridge from Haworth ( Download : PDF )

6.72mi +663ft -604ft 3h40 Average
Starting point in Haworth' Cross Roads and Stanbury - West Yorkshire

Top Withins is an excellent objective for a walk from Haworth in the South Pennines. The Brontë family have strong associations with Haworth and this walk onto the moors perhaps gives you the chance to experience the landscape that dominated their writing.

Haworth Moor and Bronte Bridge ( Download : PDF )

3.29mi +315ft -282ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Haworth' Cross Roads and Stanbury - West Yorkshire

A short walk that visits the Bronte Bridge and includes some wwalking on the Haworth Moors.

Singing Ringing Tree Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.56mi +899ft -912ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in Lancashire

The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/singi...

Towneley Hall Circular Walk via Holme Chapel ( Download : PDF )

6.92mi +659ft -696ft 3h45 Average
Starting point in Lancashire

The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.

More info More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/towne...

The Knights Templar Preceptory from West Burton ( Download : PDF )

5.15mi +673ft -692ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Burton-cum-Walden - North Yorkshire

This is a circular walk from the lovely village of West Burton. The start has all the uphill and can be steep but the steep part is short lived. The views are great and there is some interest on the way around with the old lime kiln and the ruins of the Knights Templar chapel.

Hawes to Gayle Round ( Download : PDF )

1.03mi +75ft -75ft 0h30 Easy
Starting point in Hawes - North Yorkshire

Pleasant walk from Hawes to Gayle bridge and back.

Haw Lane & Aysgarth Moor from Aysgarth ( Download : PDF )

6.13mi +751ft -751ft 3h30 Average
Starting point in Aysgarth - North Yorkshire

This Yorkshire Dales walk explores the pleasant countryside and moorland of Wensleydale. It starts from Aysgarth village and uses moorland paths and tracks for much of its route.

Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg ( Download : PDF )

6.16mi +722ft -722ft 3h30 Average
Starting point in Askrigg - North Yorkshire

Wensleydale in the Yorksire Dales National Park offers some wonderful walking. This route takes in a stretch of the River Ure, passes historic Nappa Hall before traversing the slopes below Ellerkin Scar. The walk then visits Whitfield Gill Force before returning to Askrigg.

Dinckley Bridge Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.48mi +367ft -374ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in Clayton-le-Dale - Lancashire

The walk starts from Baker Brow above Ribchester Bridge and follows a clockwise circular route via Dinckley Bridge.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/dinck...

Ribchester Circular Walk Via Higher Hud ( Download : PDF )

6.06mi +427ft -427ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Ribchester - Lancashire

The walk starts Ribchester Arms, Ribchester and follows clockwise circular route via Duddle Wood, Higher Hud and River Ribble.

Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton ( Download : PDF )

6.52mi +449ft -453ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in West Witton - North Yorkshire

This a pleasant walk in Wensleydale that allows you to enjoy this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The highlights of the walk include the River Ure, Redmire Force and the Chapel of the Kinights Templar.

Osbaldeston Circular ( Download : PDF )

4.89mi +246ft -249ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Osbaldeston - Lancashire

The walk starts from Osbaldestone Green and follows the anticlockwise circular route via banks of River Ribble.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/osbal...

Witton Park ( Download : PDF )

5.89mi +538ft -545ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Blackburn with Darwen

Walk starts from Witton Park car park and follows anti clockwise circular route via Billinge Wood, Houghton Bottoms and Pleasington.

More details : http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/witto...

Winder and Arant Haw from Sedbergh ( Download : PDF )

6.99mi +1722ft -1719ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in Sedbergh - Cumbria

Winder and Arant Haw are two hills included in this delightful walk from Sedbergh. The Howgill Fells are an integral part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park yet they display a unique character. The walking is good, the views superb and the paths quiet. Who could ask for more?