Buckden Pike is one of the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales, standing some 702m above sea level. It misses out on being the highest fell in the local area by just 2m with Great Whernside measuring up at 704m but don’t let that deter you, Buckden Pike has a far superior climb and superb […]
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Aside from the Yorkshire Three Peaks, this circuit is probably the most popular walk in the Yorkshire Dales and rightly so. In fact, it was voted number 3 in the top 100 walks in the UK. The walk takes in the spectacular scenery around the village of Malham which stands close to the Craven Fault,
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INTRODUCTION Bynack More is one of the more accessible Munros. This circular route from Glenmore returns via Strath Nethy. Walk up Bynack More Route Description The route starts at the end of the single track road just beyond Glenmore Lodge, Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre. There is limited parking but be aware that at weekends
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The villages of Castleton and Hope are an excellent base for exploring the Peak District National Park as they are positioned between the gritstone Dark Peak to the north and the gentler limestone White Peak to the south. As such, there’s a wide choice of walks directly from the villages. The gem would undoubtedly be
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The Lake District’s North Western Fells of Low Fell and Fellbarrow are often mistakenly dismissed; there are higher and more dramatic fells close by, but these lesser known Wainwrights offer some of the best views in the Lake District. Starting in Thackthwaite, a tiny village in the northern Lakes, the route follows an easy footpath
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Despite being one of the lowest in the Lake District, this little fell offers stunning, panoramic views of Derwent Water, Keswick and the northern fells. After leaving Keswick town centre, the route up Latrigg follows a well-defined path to steadily climb to the summit. At the moment, this is a linear walk as paths through
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The deep green moorland between Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike isn’t like anything else found in the Lake District. The jagged exposed rocks, isolated tarns, hidden hollows and high mountains looming in the distance means that you can easily forget that you are actually walking at almost 600 metres. The views from Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike
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The highest point in North Yorkshire (or the West Riding if you’re still old school), Whernside is a worthy objective for any outing. It’s one of the trio of hills that make up the Yorkshire Three Peaks, though it is perhaps the only one which attracts the least amount of walkers. It lacks a certain
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There are a few Mosedales in the Lake District and this one is the daddy of them all. By Lakeland, the Mosedale hidden beyond Wastwater is wild and remote. The only vehicular access to the valley is via Wasdale Head which can be a challenge in itself, especially if you’re not a fan of winding
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While it may not be the tallest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, Pen-y-ghent outshines nearly all of them thanks it is imposing profile and enigmatic name. It’s a popular peak for a few reasons. It’s close to the village of Horton in Ribblesdale and a climb to the summit is short but not lacking in
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Looming above Loweswater, Mellbreak is a fairly isolated fell, offering stunning views over Crummock Water and Buttermere. After a short, steep climb up the north west slope of Mellbreak, the path crosses moorland before following Scale Beck down to the edge of Crummock Water. The final stretch of the route runs alongside the lake to
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Ingleborough is perhaps the most famed peak in the Yorkshire Dales thanks to its imposing profile, especially its north face. Its striking appearance is thanks to its unique geology; three distinct geological tiers give the fell a ‘layered’ appearance. This profile is perhaps the reason that the fell was once erroneously thought to the countries
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The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that sits on the Western flank of Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). The Long Mynd is a popular area for walkers and cyclists and boasts stunning views of Caer Caradoc and its satellite peaks to the East, and the
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The Shropshire Hills sit in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). There are 50 tops that sit in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, farmland and quaint villages. Bagging all 50 is a wonderful way to explore the Shropshire area, a county rich in history and medieval tales. This route takes
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Bleak by name, bleak by nature. Bleaklow is famed for its extensive, wild moorland and is home to two of the three highest points in the Peak District.. Despite its reputation as an endless, featureless mass of peat bogs, Bleaklow is quite magnificent and much quieter than the honeypots of Mam Tor and Kinder Scout.
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Glaramara is often overlooked in favour of some of the more popular fells. Once described by film maker Terry Abraham as “Haystacks on steroids”, Glaramara has a wonderful character with its two tops and numerous rocky outcrops. This circular route can be done in either direction and includes a second ‘Wainwright’, Allen Crags. Walk up
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Rhaeadr Ewynnol, or Swallow Falls in English, is one of the most popular landmarks in North Wales. That’s not surprising considering that it can be visited by the masses directly from the A5 road, near the Swallow Falls Hotel. Those of you looking for a more satisfying outing could follow this route from either Llyn
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Rhaeadr Ewynnol, or the The Swallow falls are a popular destination for tourists to Betws-y-coed and nearby. This route starts from the Ty’n Llwyn viewpoint on the minor road between Ty Hyll, Llyn Sarnau and Betws-y-coed deep in the Gwydyr Forest. The going is good with the walk being way-marked in yellow the whole distance.
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The Lon Las Ogwen cycle track is a largely traffic free trail that takes you between Bangor and Ogwen, along disused railways and quiet lanes. It connects to the NCN 5 National Cycle route in Bangor, which can be reached largely traffic free from Caernarfon. Lon Ogwen has been designated the National Route 82. The trail involves a
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Lakes aren’t the first thing that springs to mind when you think about the Peak District National Park yet it has it’s fair share of famous ones. They may be man made, but the reservoirs of the Upper Derwent Valley still draw tourists to the Peak District. The highest reservoir, is the Howden Reservoir which was
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Cadair Berwyn is the highest point in the Berwyn mountain range, though the current summit was for years a crag between Moel Sych and the old summit at Cadair Berwyn North Top until the OS surveyed it and found it was 3 metres higher than either! It’s likely that any walk up will also include
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The small town of Windermere takes it’s name from perhaps the most well-known of the Lake District’s lakes. At almost 17km long and 66m at it’s deepest, Windermere is England’s largest lake. Bowness-on-Windermere has become a popular destination for visitors all year round, and has a mix of circular lakeside walks suitable for all the
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The Berwyn Hills are an impressive mountain range and moorland area situated in the North East of Wales, roughly bounded by Llangollen in the northeast, Corwen in the northwest, Bala in the southwest, and Oswestry in the southeast. This is a quiet area due to its proximity with the popular Snowdonia National Park, paths are less
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The Buttermere Ridge is a Lake District classic – one to be savoured and saved for a fine day. The ridge route includes the high, rugged fells that stand between Buttermere and Ennerdale. While the ridge may be tackled in either direction, the more typical route is to follow a circuit anti-clockwise with Red Pike
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