Framed by stunning countryside and iconic landmarks, the quaint town of Settle is an ideal stop for walkers, outdoor lovers and those looking for peace and quiet. Nestled in the shadow of the striking Castleberg Crag, this sleepy town is famous for its lively outdoor market, breathtaking railway line and Victoria Hall.
The Forest of Bowland offers some of the most beautiful and remote walking in the country, from the grandeur and isolation of the moorland hills to the undulating lowlands with their distinctive pattern of settlements, woodland cloughs and river valleys. These landscape contrasts, along with the serenity and tranquillity of the area make this a walkers’ paradise. The Forest of Bowland have created over 50 free walking routes using the Outdoor Active App. Click here to visit the Walking Page from Forest of Bowland, then simply click on a route via the map and view or print the route as a pdf, or download the route as a .gpx file to follow the route in your favourite App. Long Preston Linear Miles – 6.2 Difficulty – Moderate Highest Point – 568ft Use Falcon Manor as a base for your walking adventures. Based on the Bentham Heritage Trail, published by the local Market Towns Initiative, this walk takes in some of the lovely scenery along the valley of the River Wenning and wonderful views of the Forest of Bowland fells to the south and the hills of the Yorkshire Dales to the north. This walk is 4.2 miles long and takes just under three hours to complete To download the outdooractive App visit:www.outdooractive.com Please follow the Countryside Code:www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code Follow Mountain Rescue’s advice hereabout being adventure smart:www.adventuresmart.uk…
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Follow in the footsteps of the 'Walking English Man' with this scenic walk and take in some of Settle's beauty spots including Catrigg Force.
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There really is so much to do in the beautiful Dales and the Yorkshire Dales National Park has lots of useful information for visitors.
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For those who like a real challenge, Yorkshire' superstars, the Three Peaks beckon. The Yorkshire Three Peaks walk is a famous challenge walk in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in three of the highest summits in the area; Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
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Where2Walk features the best 100 walks in the Yorkshire Dales with detailed descriptions, maps and GPS directions on each walk to download. …
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