Description
Classic Dales landscapes on short walks.
The Yorkshire Dales are synonymous with drystone walls, green valleys, limestone formations, and inviting villages. This book focuses on the area around Grassington, Skipton, Malham, and Ilkley. The selection offers a varied introduction to the landscape and is well-suited for those wishing to experience more on foot without planning long and demanding daily stages.
Fifteen excursions with clear waypoints.
Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, Ilkley Moor, and Cow and Calf are among the highlights covered. Other walks bring you closer to the river landscapes, Bolton Abbey, and traces of former mining. The walks are short and manageable, yet varied enough that you can choose between views, history, and quieter trails along the water.
Maps and details to simplify your day.
Each walk features Ordnance Survey maps and a description to guide you through trails and junctions. Information on parking, transport, and facilities makes it easier to choose a starting point. The book also suggests potential refreshment stops, allowing the walk to be part of a relaxed day in Yorkshire rather than filling the entire itinerary.
For visitors and curious locals.
This guide is suitable for those seeking short alternatives to the longer treks in the national park. Many of the walks can be undertaken throughout the year, offering different atmospheres with the seasons. Always assess the terrain and weather, especially on open moors and near steep limestone formations, even when the overall walk is relatively short.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Rachel Crolla and Carl McKeating. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2025. ISBN 9781786312327.
