Airton walks

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

11.15mi +1617ft -1588ft 6h30 Moderate
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 Moderate
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 Moderate
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 and the Wharfe ( Download : PDF )

4.59mi +220ft -243ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Linton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

A pretty village and a glorious section along the River Wharfe to Linton Falls.

Cracoe Fell ( Download : PDF )

8.48mi +1083ft -1086ft 4h50 Moderate
Starting point in Linton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

A hearty climb to a local summit with superb views over Wharfedale and the surrounding hills.

Linton Falls and Grassington ( Download : PDF )

3.01mi +207ft -210ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Linton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

An impressive rapid, a riverside church and access to the facilities of Grassington.

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 Moderate
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.

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

12.05mi +2195ft -2182ft 7h25 Moderate
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.

Pen-y-Ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale ( Download : PDF )

8.87mi +1496ft -1512ft 5h25 Moderate
Starting point in Horton in Ribblesdale - North Yorkshire

A nice circular walk taking in Pen-y-Ghent and returning to Horton in Ribblesdale with regular views of the Settle to Carlisle Railway.

Arncliffe & Starbotton from Kettlewell ( Download : PDF )

6.63mi +1831ft -1811ft 4h40 Moderate
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.

Downham and Pendle Hill ( Download : PDF )

10.53mi +1850ft -1850ft 6h25 Difficult
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

Over the hill to pretty Downham and onwards to the top of the iconic Lancashire landmark.

Swanside Bridge and Sawley Abbey ( Download : PDF )

2.59mi +138ft -138ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

A medieval packhorse bridge, a pretty stream, and a stroll through the village past the abbey ruins.

Downham village ( Download : PDF )

3.99mi +371ft -371ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

Three highlights: Swanside packhorse bridge, the idyllic village of Downham, and the ruins of Sawley Abbey.

Bolton-by-Bowland ( Download : PDF )

4.66mi +200ft -197ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

Explore the Ribble and its tributaries, find three medieval crosses, and visit a pretty village.

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.

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

6.37mi +1516ft -1512ft 4h15 Moderate
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 Moderate
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.