Masham walks

River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham ( Download : PDF )

6.63mi +456ft -430ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Masham - North Yorkshire

A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.

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.

Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle ( Download : PDF )

3.54mi +246ft -246ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Easby (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.

Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales ( Download : PDF )

63.82mi +4685ft -4678ft 6 hrs Difficult
Starting point in Richmond - North Yorkshire

A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.

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.

Grinton Smelting Mill ( Download : PDF )

4.12mi +833ft -833ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Grinton - North Yorkshire

An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.

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.

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.

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.

The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill: A Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

8.3mi +1066ft -1050ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in Melbecks - North Yorkshire

A walk of two halves. The first part ascends gently on good tracks, passing the remains of the Old Gang Smelting Mill, before crossing the stream and crossing Melbecks Moor and passing the spoil heaps from the long ceased lead mining industry. The path descends via one of the 'hushes' to the Bunton Level above Gunnerside Gill. The return leg is on grassy paths which contour Brownsey Moor and pass through farmland, often following dry stone walls and passing working farms and traditional barns.

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.

Black Hambleton Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.5mi +732ft -732ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Osmotherley - North Yorkshire

A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather.

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.

Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force ( Download : PDF )

13.4mi +1870ft -1883ft 7h50 Average
Starting point in Melbecks - North Yorkshire

A walk of two distinct halves.
The first part of the walk ascends gently along the side of Gunnerside Gill, to take in the remains of the abandoned lead mines. It crosses the moor to Swinner Gill mine where a short detour takes in a waterfall and cave. The walk then curves around towards the village of Keld.

The second part of the walk descends to the waterfalls and then through the gentle valley curving around into Swaledale where it passes through typical Yorkshire Dales farmland.

Family circular walk around the Western area of Darlington ( Download : PDF )

7.88mi +79ft -85ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Darlington

A walk suitable for all ages, good well preserved footpaths, nature reserve, museum on the route, watching trout jump the weir on the river Tess, good opportunities for pub food and cafe snacks.

From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale ( Download : PDF )

11.53mi +2087ft -2087ft 7h05 Average
Starting point in Carlton (North Yorkshire)-1 - North Yorkshire

A nice 11 mile walk starting and finishing at the Lord Stones Cafe at the top of Carlton Bank, where there is good parking. It takes in the three North facing hills and the climb to Round Hill. The route returns down past Bilsdale Hall to Seave Green. From here it passes through rolling pastures to a short section on Raisdale Road before taking a lovely path through woods and over the moors back to the start.

In total it is 11.66 miles and covers 2262ft of ascent and descent.

Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss ( Download : PDF )

7.95mi +732ft -679ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Hunderthwaite - Durham

This Durham walk explores the area made famous by Hannah Hauxwell. The landscape is wild and never boring and this walk uses the Pennine Way for exploration.

Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton ( Download : PDF )

7.56mi +512ft -535ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Mickleton - Durham

A walk in the North Pennines using a section of disused railway, moorland paths and tracks. The route traverses scenery typical of the area with some views across Teesdale also to be enjoyed.

The Crown : Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor ( Download : PDF )

6.81mi +574ft -574ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Mickleton - Durham

Easy circular walk through Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor.

Coldberry and High Force ( Download : PDF )

16.12mi +1434ft -1444ft 8h40 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

Nice circular walk around Coldberry and High Force.

Hudeshope Beck & Aukside ( Download : PDF )

2.53mi +331ft -325ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.

Crossthwaite Common ( Download : PDF )

9.71mi +1102ft -1109ft 5h25 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

A walk combining the rugged moorland of Harter Fell and Crossthwaite Common with the beauty of Holwick Scars and the pastures alongside the River Tees.

Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale ( Download : PDF )

7.71mi +784ft -784ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

This North Pennine walk inlcudes Harter Fell and Grassholme Reservoir and a section of the Pennine Way. The start is Middleton-in-Teesdale and the walk includes a variety of scenery. Descending into the Lune Valley the walk continues alongside Grassholme Reservoir before using a section of old railway track back to the start.

Cronkley Scar via High Force ( Download : PDF )

18.75mi +1306ft -1325ft 9h45 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.

Lunedale and Baldersdale ( Download : PDF )

15.68mi +1503ft -1503ft 8h30 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.

Hudeshope Beck ( Download : PDF )

5.41mi +607ft -587ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

A walk with lovely views in this beautiful peaceful dale following Hudeshope Beck up past the old lime kilns, over the miners bridge, through the wood and fields to Coldberry mine, then back down the beck on the other side.