YORKSHIRE DALES

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

One of David Wilson's favourite challenges is walking The Yorkshire Three Peaks. He shares the basics with us of what you can expect on this epic 25 mile walk taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.

Malham Cove & Gordale Scar

OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV's Britain's favourite 100 walks.

Bike exploring: Help for Heroes

OS GetOutside Champion, Helen Pollard, takes us on a great Mountain Bike (MTB) route used as part of the delivery of MTB leadership training to Phoenix House staff in collaboration with Cycling UK.

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!