Embsay Crag

Winter is a thoroughly uninspiring time for trying out new walks. No matter how enthusiastic you are about the outdoors, there’s no denying that the browns and greys of winter just don’t match up to…

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A Thoralby Loop

What with trips up to Scotland, across to the Lakes and down to the Cotswolds, the last few months have been fairly hectic. On the odd weekend we’ve had at home (where we’ve not been…

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Reeth & Grinton Along the Swale

Well, wasn’t Storm Amy a sure fire sign that summer is definitely over? While North Yorkshire escaped the 100mph winds seen elsewhere in the UK we still got fairly battered by the wind. The Saturday…

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The Shepherd’s Round: The Wainstones to Fangdale Beck

Despite our best intentions at the start of the summer, our progress with the Shepherd’s Round over in the North York Moors has been slow. The next leg for us to complete was the longest…

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Smearsett Scar & Feizor

Ribblesdale is synonymous with the Yorkshire Three Peaks and the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Thousands flock here every year to embark on one of North Yorkshire’s most classic (and most challenging) hikes, but the rest of…

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