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Ravenstonedale walks
Bowderdale and the Calf
Visorando Member
10.70 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,634 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ravenstonedale (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Cautley Spout and The Calf, from Cross Keys, near Sedbergh
5.17 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,693 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Wild Boar Fell from The Mallerstang Valley; A Circular Walk
8.08 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mallerstang (Westmorland and Furness)
A delightful circular walk which takes in a stretch of the Mallerstang Valley before heading up the Pennine Way and to the top of Wild Boar Fell. Returning along the green ridge to cross Little Fell and descending back to the remains of Pendragon Castle.
Nateby & Waitby Common from Kirkby Stephen
6.11 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Kirkby Stephen (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
Fell Head and The Calf, from Howgill, near Sedbergh
6.84 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
The Whinfell Beacon Ridge and Borrowdale Circular
9.58 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,453 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tebay (Westmorland and Furness)
A super walk with two contrasting parts. The first is the undulating ridge from Whinfell Beacon to Ashtead Fell, and the second is the delightful Borrowdale valley. It can be walked in either direction, and whilst described here from the parking on the East side of the valley, it can also be started from the parking on the West side.
Winder and Arant Haw from Sedbergh
6.99 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,755 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sedbergh (Westmorland and Furness)
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?
Keld & Swinner Gill
Association / Club / Walk leader5.71 mi
+735 ft
-745 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
An easy walk in scenic Swaledale, with an adventurous option to witness the austere beauty of Swinner Gill.
Keld, Upper Swaledale Valley, Gunnerside Gill Ivelet Moor
11.15 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,555 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
This is a circular route starting at Keld and takes in the stunning Kidston Falls and the Upper Swaledale valley before you climb the Gunnerside Gill to times past and the lead minning settlements. Climbing up out of the gill and on to the moors and superb views of the dales landscape and then dropping down the gully to Crackpot Hall and back to Keld.
Tan Hill Circular
10.93 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,365 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A diverse walk over the desolated Stonesdale Moor fells beginning and returning to the picturesque Swaledale village of Keld. This route takes in the beautiful Kisden Force, Ravenseat Farm, famed home of television's 'Yorkshire Shepherdess', before crossing high exposed fells to reach the historic Tan Hill Inn. The return route to Keld may not be as dramatic, though it takes you along the renowned Pennine Way.
Tan Hill Colliery
1.90 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A straightforward out-and-back stroll sampling the atmospheric local moors, with wide views and hidden mining relics.
Ravenseat, Keld & the Pennine Way
10.38 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,289 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Muker (North Yorkshire)
A varied all-day walk with sweeping moors, pretty villages, plunging waterfalls and a taste of rocky Swaledale.
Benson Knott from Meal Bank
3.08 mi
+781 ft
-781 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg (Westmorland and Furness)
This circular walk brings you up to Benson Knott to get an incredible 360-degree view of Kendal.
Hawes to Gayle Round
1.03 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Hawes (North Yorkshire)
Pleasant walk from Hawes to Gayle bridge and back.
Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead
8.28 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,010 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ingleton (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.
Devil's Bridge, Radical Steps - Kirkby Lonsdale
1.31 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Casterton (Westmorland and Furness)
This route starts from Devil's Bridge, goes along River Lune before heading up to Radical Steps and through Kirkby Lonsdale village. Along the way, you will find welcoming benches.
Knock Fell
7.32 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,795 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Long Marton (Westmorland and Furness)
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.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
3.56 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Holwick (County Durham)
Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
4.63 mi
+354 ft
-364 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Easy and circular walk around High and Low Force Waterfalls.
High Force and Upper Teesdale
8.87 mi
+919 ft
-932 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk with a variety of interest. From the popular waterfall of High Force through upland pasture and then the more desolate upland landscape of Thistle Green before descending to the River Tees and following its course with a final leg through farmland.
Bales Hush art installation
4.33 mi
+689 ft
-682 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.
Bowlees to Selset Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
4.97 mi
+768 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
The 16th section of the Durham Round Trail begins in Bowlees, crosses the Tees once more, and then crosses moorland to the first of several reservoirs in the area. This section includes a climb for the first half of the walk which is rewarded with stunning views across the Pennines.
Tees Circular
7.49 mi
+591 ft
-617 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
This Tees circular walk from Bowlees takes in the spectacular scenery of Teesdale, Low Force, the Iconic view of High Force, the geographically famous Holwick Scars and views of the Royal residency at Holwick Lodge.
Bowlees circular taking in he Pennine way via Kircarrion
10.11 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,024 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A circular walk from Bowlees. Following the river Tees downstream to Middleton-in Teesdale before climbing out through open moorland via the mysterious corpse of ancient Kircarrion, with wonderful views over Lunedale before descending the dramatic Holwick scar back to base.
Bowlees to Middleton Teesdale
10.69 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,178 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A very mixed terrain walk, taking you over the military-built wire swing bridge over the Tees at Low Force, offering amazing views of the cascading water from both banks of the river.
You will see glimpses of Holwick Hall Royal residence, the fabulous rocky formation of Holwick Scar, before taking to the open fells to climb from Teesdale to Lunedale, though quickly returning to Teesdale for the descent towards Middleton in Teesdale.
The remainder of this interesting walk follows the river Tees upstream back to Low Force via the well-signposted Pennine Way.
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