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Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls

The Yorkshire Dales are awash with rolling hills and beautiful walking routes, so many that you could live there for years and still not discover them all. But if you have time for just one walk when you are in the area, you would do well to head to the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, a well maintained and trodden route taking walkers four to five miles around five sets of waterfalls from the picturesque village of Ingleton.

Hidden delights of the Dales Way

Emily Thompson describes the hidden delights of the Dales Way.

Magical Malham walk

It’s busy in the summer but busy for a reason. This short walk packs a lot in; take in part of the Pennine Way National Trail, cross the stunning limestone pavement of Malham Cove, marvel at the enormity of Gordale Scar and get whisked away by the magical Janet’s Foss.

10 of the best places on the Pennine Way

Stretching for 267 miles and following the backbone of England, the Pennine Way is not just an arduous long distance walk that attracts crazy fell runners and determine hikers – it also links some of England's most amazing landscapes and fantastic features. So even if you don’t want to walk the whole route is worth hunting out these gems.

​Church Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

Churches mark British countryside, often peppering landscapes with their spires. These historic buildings, of which most villages have one, may be hundreds of years old and congregations may be on the decrease, but they are still phenomenally important – both as a focus for community life and also to teach us a little about local history.

Towns and Villages to visit in the Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales is full of interesting towns and villages which are waiting to be explored. Take a look at our top five with our guide to towns and villages in the Yorkshire Dales.

Top secret – Britain’s best hidden adventures.

Daniel Start, author of the award-winning Wild Guide guidebook series, reveals his favourite all-time hidden and wild spots with some ideas for the perfect adventures this summer. Pitstops included!

Wild Swimming in the Yorkshire Dales

Discover more about Wild Swimming and try some of the best spots in England with Lizzie Carr.

Pen-y-ghent – a mountain of a hill that will give the family ‘summit’ to remember

Pen-y-ghent is the perfect hill with which to give young children a taste of an outdoor challenge. The circular walk to the summit from Horton-in-Ribblesdale is under six miles – perfect for little legs or when the days are short and time is squeezed.

Cycling: the best way to discover Yorkshire

Since hosting the Tour de France in 2014, cycling in Britain has bloomed, and particularly in Yorkshire. Steven Rittey from Wheel2Wheel Holidays shows us some his favourite spots in the north of the county to enjoy on two wheels – with the compulsory seaside stop included!
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