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Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: South and West 2/e
Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: South and West 2/e
Wharfedale, Littondale, Malhamdale, Dentdale and Ribblesdale
ISBN: 9781852848859Couldn't load pickup availability
The Yorkshire Dales need little introduction: their picturesque scenery and hundreds of miles of footpaths, tracks and bridleways have been attracting walkers for decades. Part of a two-volume set, this guidebook presents over 40 routes in the south and west of the National Park, with bases including Sedburgh, Malham, Grassington, Skipton, Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale. The walks cover the valleys of Wharfedale, Littondale, Malhamdale, Ribblesdale and Dentdale - each with its own distinctive landscape and character. Also included is the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a 23 mile (37km) challenge to bag three iconic summits - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Mostly circular and ranging from 3.5 to 13 miles (6-21km), the routes showcase Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, beautiful views and rich heritage and celebrate the 'ups, downs and endless in-betweens' of the Dales. With the exception of the Three Peaks walk, they are designed to suit most abilities: steeper sections are rare and usually short-lived. Detailed route description and 1:50,000 OS mapping are provided for each route, along with information on nearby points of interest and facilities. In addition, an introduction presents an overview of the region's plants and wildlife, geology and history and offers an insight into iconic local industries such as farming and quarrying. From bucolic pastureland to wild moors, the Dales have it all. Highlights include delightful riverside walking in Wharfedale, spectacular views of the distant Howgills and Lake District Fells, and the arresting limestone cliffs of Malham Cove. Charming villages and cosy pubs offer a warm welcome, but it is also possible to find tranquility and seclusion. The walks in this guide take in rolling hills, sweeping valleys and dancing streams, providing a wonderful introduction to this magnificent area.
By Dennis Kelsall, Jan Kelsall
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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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