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Nateby & Waitby Common from Kirkby Stephen
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Tan Hill Colliery
Association / Club / Walk leader1.90 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.
Keld & Swinner Gill
5.71 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.
God's Bridge to Bowes - Durham Round Trail
3.54 mi
+52 ft
-299 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bowes (County Durham)
The 19th section of the walk starts from the naturally formed God's Bridge to the ancient ruins of Bowes Castle, this route follows the banks of the River Greta through open farmland.
Bowderdale and the Calf
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.
Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss
7.95 mi
+689 ft
-663 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hunderthwaite (County 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.
Baldersdale Reservoir - God's Bridge - Durham Round Trail
4.50 mi
+525 ft
-492 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hunderthwaite (County Durham)
The 18th section of the walk begins in Hannah's Meadow, made famous in the documentary about Hannah Hauxwell who lived alone at a farm here. The route drops down and passes Balderhead and Blackton Reservoirs before climbing Cotherstone Moor finishing at the Roman Road.
Selset Reservoir to Balderhead Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
3.45 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lunedale (County Durham)
The 17th section of the Durham Round Trail walk begins to the north of Selset Reservoir, then continues across the Pennines following the Pennine Way towards Balsdersdale Reservoir. Views of the numerous reservoirs can be seen throughout the walk.
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.
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
13.40 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,946 ft
7h 50
Moderate
Departure from 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.
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.
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.
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.
Middleton in Teesdale to Romaldkirk Circular
9.82 mi
+489 ft
-502 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk from Middleton in Teesdale following the Teesdale Way on the northern side of the river and the Tees Railway Path on the southern side.
Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton
7.56 mi
+525 ft
-528 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mickleton (County 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.
Hudeshope Beck & Aukside
2.53 mi
+331 ft
-325 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.
Crossthwaite Common
9.71 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County 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.
Lunedale and Baldersdale
15.68 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,503 ft
8h 30
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.
Cronkley Scar via High Force
18.75 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,306 ft
9h 45
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.
Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale
7.71 mi
+781 ft
-781 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County 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.
Coldberry and High Force
16.12 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,490 ft
8h 40
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice circular walk around Coldberry and High Force.
Hudeshope Beck
5.41 mi
+558 ft
-551 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County 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.
The Crown : Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor
6.81 mi
+574 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Mickleton (County Durham)
Easy circular walk through Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor.
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.
High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
12.96 mi
+948 ft
-961 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Forest and Frith (County 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.
Cow Green Reservoir to Langdon Beck - Durham Round Trail
5.43 mi
+82 ft
-512 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 14th section of the walk begins at Cow Green Reservoir and passes the impressive Cauldron's Snout before joining the Teesdale Way for a while along the banks of the River Tees
Langdon Beck to Bowlees - Durham Round Trail
4.89 mi
+161 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 15th section of the Durham Round Trail follows the River Tees downstream past the stunning High Force waterfall to the visitor centre in Bowlees. This is one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Tees as it passes through County Durham.
Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir
3.51 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County 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.
Langdon Beck Hotel : High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley
5.56 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley.
Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg
6.16 mi
+774 ft
-755 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from 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.
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.
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