Jonathan Smith
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This beautiful Yorkshire walk hides the remains of a lost industrial past (opens the original)
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IN the heart of Nidderdale is the attractive village of Pateley Bridge. Today tourism and sheep thrive, but in the past industry dominates. The contrast between the remains of the lead mining industry and the beautiful countryside makes for an enjoyable walk. From the centre of Pateley Bridge cross the road bridge over the River Nidd heading west before climbing up the road for 200 metres to a track heading up to your right. This is part of the Nidderdale Way. Take this track and follow it in a
Why you should take this walk to spectacular remote spot in Yorkshire Dales (opens the original)
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Spectacular walk to remote spot at Riggs Moor in Dales - by Jonathan Smith RIGGS Moor on the National Park/Nidderdale border is a remote spot, possibly the most remote in England. However the tracks in are excellent, full of interest (both historical and geographical) and once there you do feel that you are somewhere special. I parked next to the bridge over the River Wharfe at Conistone, a lovely hamlet. Start by taking a walk up the Conistone Dib, found by walking through a small, attractive g
Yorkshire Dales walk has it all – moorland, rivers, waterfall, and a pub (opens the original)
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THE walking around Upper Swaledale encapsulates much which makes the Yorkshire Dales a great area to explore. Getting there takes time but on arrival enjoy the rolling moors, industrial heritage, pretty villages all flanked by the picturesque River Swale. The walk starts in the lovely village of Keld, drive in to the village and it is on the left. Keld can be a busy place for walkers, it is where the Coast to Coast and Pennine Way meet. Walk back through the village and join a good track high ab
A reservoir walk where Yorkshire's wildlife drowns out A59 road chaos (opens the original)
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Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs walk near Harrogate - by JONATHAN SMITH Yorkshire Water own Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs and have created a fine circuit of both reservoirs. The reconstruction of the A59 may have caused chaos nearby but the wildlife and woodland attracted by the reservoirs offer an oasis of tranquillity. Start the walk at the car park midway between the two reservoirs and head into the woods along Swinsty Reservoir on its southern bank (ie anti clockwise). On the right is Swinst
This beautiful Yorkshire wander has castles, rivers and abbey ruins (opens the original)
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Abbeys, castles and a lovely riverside walk A 12 mile walk which starts with a bus ride. Start with a visit to Middleham Castle, follow initially the River Cover, then the Ure which serenely meanders past Jervaulx Abbey through a quintessentially English countryside Park in Masham and take the bus from Masham to Middleham and return back to Masham. The no 159 leaves Masham market place at 10.15 (at present every day bar Sunday) and takes 20 minutes. Middleham is a very attractive Dales village,
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