Bracewell and Brogden walks

Foulridge Circular Walk via Noyna Hill ( Download : PDF )

6.13mi +577ft -577ft 3h20 Moderate
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.

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

4.82mi +1079ft -1086ft 3h10 Moderate
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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Singing Ringing Tree Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.56mi +899ft -912ft 3h20 Moderate
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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Rossendale Circular Walk from Water ( Download : PDF )

4.33mi +472ft -472ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Lancashire

The walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.

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.

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.