A guidebook to 43 walks in the south and west of the Yorkshire Dales, covering Wharfedale, Littondale, Malham, Dentdale and Ribblesdale. Most routes are easy or moderate, although there are a handful of more demanding outings crossing rugged upland terrain.The walks, all easily accessible from Kirkby Lonsdale, Settle, Skipton and Grassington, range from 6 to 21km (4–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. Also included is the Yorkshire Three Peaks: a 37km (23 mile) challenge route visiting Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocketNotes on refreshments and parkingInformation on the region’s rich geology, history, plantlife and wildlifePart of a 2-volume set – an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: North and East is also available
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Part of a 2-book set, this guidebook describes 44 walks in the southern and western Yorkshire Dales, including the famous 23 mile Three Peaks circuit over Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The other, mostly circular routes of 3½ to 13 miles cover the scenic region between Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Settle, Skipton and Grassington.
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Overview map Map key Location of walks Introduction Evolution of the landscape Geological history Human settlement Industry and enterprise Farming in the Dales Plants and wildlife The Southern and Western Dales The Yorkshire Dales National Park Practicalities Navigation and maps Careful planning Clothing and footwear Food and drink Taking your car Leaving your car behind Using this guide The Walks Part 1: Lower Wharfedale and Barden Moor 1 Bolton Abbey 2 Barden Moor 3 Simon's Seat 4 Burnsall and Trollers Gill 5 Grassington and Grass Wood 6 Conistone Part 2: Upper Wharfedale 7 Great Whernside 8 Kettlewell and Arncliffe 9 Buckden Pike 10 Old Cote Moor Top from Buckden 11 Buckden and Yockenthwaite 12 Horse Head and Langstrothdale 13 Oughtershaw Side Part 3: Littondale 14 Arncliffe and High Cote Moor 15 Old Cote Moor Top from Arncliffe 16 Pen-y-ghent Gill from Litton 17 Litton and the River Skirfare Part 4: Malhamdale 18 Airedale and Weets Top 19 Gordale, Malham Tarn and the Cove 20 Malham Cove and Pikedaw Hill 21 Mastiles Lane 22 Fountains Fell 23 Winterburn Reservoir 24 Cracoe Fell Part 5: Dentdale and the Western Outliers 25 Great Knoutberry Hill 26 Wold Fell 27 A Walk into Deepdale 28 Great Coum 29 Dentdale 30 Calf Top and Middleton Fell 31 Barbon Low Fell 32 Gragareth and Great Coum Part 6: Around Ribblesdale 33 Attermire Scar and Victoria Cave 34 Langcliffe and Catrigg Force 35 Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent 36 Upper Ribblesdale along the Ribble Way 37 Ingleborough from Ribblehead 38 Whernside from Ribblehead 39 Gayle Moor and the Source of the Ribble 40 Clapham and the Norber Boulders 41 Ingleborough from Clapham 42 Ingleton Falls 43 Kingsdale 44 The Yorkshire Three Peaks Appendix 1: Route summaries and suggestions for longer routes Appendix 2: Where to find out more
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781852848859
Publisert
2022-06-09
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Cicerone Press
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
172 mm
Bredde
116 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Biographical note

Dennis and Jan Kelsall have long held a passion for countryside and hill walking. Since their first Cicerone title was published in 1995, they have written around 35 guides to some of Britain's most popular walking areas and have become regular contributors to various outdoor magazines.