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Walking High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir ( Download : )
High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
distance 20.86km Vertical gain +275m Vertical drop -278m Durée 6h45 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham

This is a fairly undemanding walk through a wild North Pennine landscape. The route visits two outstanding natural features - High Cup Nick and Cauldron Snout - using a section of the Pennine Way. There are no route finding issues even in poor visibility.

Walking Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir ( Download : )
distance 5.64km Vertical gain +70m Vertical drop -72m Durée 1h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham

An easy walk in the North Pennines this walk visits one of the waterfalls on the upper Tees. The walk can easily be extended to visit the limestone crags of Falcon Clints by using the Pennine Way.

Walking Race Head & Sedling Rake from Wearhead ( Download : )
distance 9.12km Vertical gain +339m Vertical drop -341m Durée 3h35 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Durham

The North Pennines offer some of the wildest landscapes in England. This route explores the hills and moors to the north of Wearhead. A short section of the Weardale Way is also included.

Walking Bales Hush art installation ( Download : )
Bales Hush art installation
distance 6.97km Vertical gain +203m Vertical drop -202m Durée 2h35 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Durham

An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.

Walking Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale ( Download : )
distance 12.41km Vertical gain +239m Vertical drop -239m Durée 4h15 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton ( Download : )
distance 12.17km Vertical gain +156m Vertical drop -163m Durée 3h55 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking Knock Fell ( Download : )
Knock Fell
distance 11.78km Vertical gain +552m Vertical drop -547m Durée 4h55 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Long Marton - Cumbria

A circular walk dominated throughout by the giant golf ball that is the radar station at Great Dunn Fell. You will use some good roads, some tracks and the Pennine Way on this walk.

It is worth downloading the Knock Geotrail leaflet from the link I have listed below as it provides more information on the geology of the area than given in my description. Similarly, you could follow the link to the Discover Britain webpage and learn about the Helm Wind which is particular to the Cross Fell area.

Walking Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss ( Download : )
distance 12.79km Vertical gain +223m Vertical drop -207m Durée 4h15 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Nateby & Waitby Common from Kirkby Stephen ( Download : )
distance 9.84km Vertical gain +118m Vertical drop -118m Durée 3h10 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Kirkby Stephen - Cumbria

A circular walk from the market town of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The route explores the rolling country to the south-west of the town visiting the village of Nateby, before continuing close to Wharton Hall and across Waitby Common back to the start.

Walking Bowderdale and the Calf ( Download : )
Bowderdale and the Calf
distance 17.23km Vertical gain +481m Vertical drop -473m Durée 6h20 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Cumbria

The Howgill Fells offer excellent walking with few other people sharing the landscape. This walk follows Bowderdale deep into the area before climbing steadily to the highest point in this group of fells. The return route offers grandstand views as you follow a lofty ridge back to the start.

Walking Hotbank Crags and Houesteads from Vindolanda ( Download : )
distance 7.81km Vertical gain +204m Vertical drop -200m Durée 2h50 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland

The opportunity to visit the remains of two Roman Forts and walk along one of the best sections of Hadrian's Wall are the main features of this walk in the Northumberland National Park. The walking is generally easy and for the most part the walk follows well trodden routes.

Walking Peel Crags & Winshield Crags from Vindolanda ( Download : )
distance 12.83km Vertical gain +206m Vertical drop -203m Durée 4h15 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland

This Northumbria walk explores one of the more dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall and also includes Vindolanda Roman Fort. This walk can also be undetaken using the Hadrian's Wall bus service AD122 which runs from April through to September.

Walking The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill: A Circular Walk ( Download : )
The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill: A Circular Walk
distance 13.36km Vertical gain +325m Vertical drop -320m Durée 4h45 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in 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.

Walking Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force ( Download : )
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
distance 21.57km Vertical gain +570m Vertical drop -574m Durée 7h50 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Cragend and Crow Crags from Housesteads ( Download : )
distance 13.78km Vertical gain +179m Vertical drop -171m Durée 4h25 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Bardon Mill - Northumberland

This Northumberland walk includes Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. The route crosses some rough ground which can be rather boggy after heavy rain.

Walking Steel Rigg & Hadrian’s Wall ( Download : )
distance 5.57km Vertical gain +62m Vertical drop -65m Durée 1h45 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Henshaw - Northumberland

A circular walk along one of the most scenic sections of Hadrian’s Wall involves some short, sharp ascents.

Walking Hadrian's Wall from Steel Rigg ( Download : )
distance 11.19km Vertical gain +163m Vertical drop -162m Durée 3h40 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Henshaw - Northumberland

This walk covers a section of Hadrian's Wall. Starting from Steel Rigg, Northumbria National Park, the route includes a visit to Housesteads Fort and the dramatic scenery of Hotbank Crags and Crag Lough. The route along the wall has many ups and downs but does provide you with a chance to walk in the footsteps of the Roman Legions.

Walking Thirlwall Castle ( Download : )
distance 2.95km Vertical gain +81m Vertical drop -81m Durée 1h05 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Greenhead - Northumberland

Take a stroll to see Thirlwall Castle, a relic of troubled times between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Walking Cautley Spout and The Calf, from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh ( Download : )
distance 8.32km Vertical gain +519m Vertical drop -518m Durée 3h50 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Sedbergh - Cumbria

Cautley Spout, the Calf, Bram Rigg Top, Calders and Great Dummacks are all included in this walk in the Howgill Fells. Starting from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh, the route offers excellent walking within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and visits one of most dramatic locations in these hills.

Walking Grinton Smelting Mill ( Download : )
Grinton Smelting Mill
distance 6.63km Vertical gain +254m Vertical drop -254m Durée 2h35 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking Fell Head and The Calf, from Howgill, near Sedbergh ( Download : )
distance 11km Vertical gain +552m Vertical drop -511m Durée 4h45 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Sedbergh - Cumbria

This walk climbs to the Calf via Fell Head. Starting from the small hamlet of Howgill, near Sedbergh, this route sees few walkers. Offering good views to the Shap Fells and the higher hills of the Yorkshire Dales, this is a walk for the connoiseur.

Walking Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg ( Download : )
distance 9.92km Vertical gain +220m Vertical drop -220m Durée 3h30 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Winder and Arant Haw from Sedbergh ( Download : )
distance 11.25km Vertical gain +525m Vertical drop -524m Durée 4h45 Average Average
Starting point 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?

Walking Haw Lane & Aysgarth Moor from Aysgarth ( Download : )
distance 9.87km Vertical gain +229m Vertical drop -229m Durée 3h30 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton ( Download : )
distance 10.5km Vertical gain +137m Vertical drop -138m Durée 3h25 Average Average
Starting point 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.