Friars Crag
Distance: 2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Ascent: 56 metres
Grade: 16 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 15m to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Keswick
Region: North West of England
A pleasant route through the town, parks and along the shores of Derwent Water.
Distance: 2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Ascent: 56 metres
Grade: 16 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 15m to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Keswick
Region: North West of England
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Walla Crag and Cat Bells
Distance: 12 miles (19.3 km)
Ascent: 846 metres
Grade: 62 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 45m to 10h 15m
Start: YHA Keswick
Region: North West of England
A stunning walk with an elevated circuit of Derwent Water.
Hawkshead village
Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent: 85 metres
Grade: 18 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 15m to 2h 15m
Start: YHA Hawkshead
Region: North West of England
Explore the historic village of Hawkshead.
Tarn Hows
Distance: 7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Ascent: 303 metres
Grade: 38 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 30m
Start: YHA Hawkshead
Region: North West of England
This walk heads to the stunning Tarn Hows before passing through picturesque Hawkshead.
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: 13.5 miles (21.7 km)
Ascent: 1103 metres
Grade: 77 (Severe)
Allow: 7h 45m to 12h
Start: YHA Ambleside
Region: North West of England
A long and strenuous, but fairly straightforward walk around scenic Lake District peaks.
Galava Fort and Ambleside
Distance: 2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Ascent: 37 metres
Grade: 18 (Easy)
Allow: 1h to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Ambleside
Region: North West of England
An excellent walk highlighting much of what Ambleside town has to offer.
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Ascent: 490 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h 30m to 7h
Start: YHA Ambleside
Region: North West of England
A lovely walk including a low level peak providing stunning views across the Lake District, a cave, a country estate and the shops and cafés of Ambleside.
Swanborough Hill and Lewes
Distance: 12.6 miles (20.3 km)
Ascent: 322 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 5h 30m to 9h 15m
Start: YHA South Downs
Region: South East of England
A varied route with stunning views from the South Downs Way before passing through historic Lewes and then back alongside the peaceful Ouse.
Firle Beacon, Cuckmere Haven
Distance: 20.3 miles (32.7 km)
Ascent: 405 metres
Grade: 72 (Severe)
Allow: 8h 45m to 14h -1m
Start: YHA South Downs
Region: South East of England
A stunning long route with amazing views, beautiful rivers, coast path and interesting towns.
Talybont-on-Usk
Distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Ascent: 162 metres
Grade: 24 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Region: Wales
A lovely route to the pretty canal and village of Talybont-on-Usk.
Eyam and Stoney Middleton
Distance: 5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Ascent: 393 metres
Grade: 35 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h
Start: YHA Eyam
Region: East Midlands
An interesting and undulating walk with two
loops from the historic village of Eyam
Eyam village
Distance: 1.3 miles (2.1 km)
Ascent: 98 metres
Grade: 20 (Easy)
Allow: 45m to 1h
Start: YHA Eyam
Region: East Midlands
A walk through the historic village of Eyam, discover the sacrifice locals made to contain the spread of the plague in 1665.
Hartington Village
Distance: 1.3 miles (2.1 km)
Ascent: 57 metres
Grade: 20 (Easy)
Allow: 30m to 1h
Start: YHA Hartington Hall
Region: East Midlands
A short walk into Hartington Village.
Rievaulx Moor
Distance: 14 miles (22.5 km)
Ascent: 618 metres
Grade: 59 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 15m to 10h
Start: YHA Helmsley
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
A great walk through forest to Rievaulx Moor and back past Rievaulx Abbey.
Rievalux Abbey
Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 287 metres
Grade: 34 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Start: YHA Helmsley
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
A lovely walk along the Cleveland Way to Rievaulx Abbey and back.
Helmsley Castle and Walled Garden
Distance: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Ascent: 9 metres
Grade: 10 (Easy)
Allow: 30m to 1h
Start: YHA Helmsley
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
A lovely stroll through the town with shops, castle and gardens.
Whitby and 199 steps
Distance: 5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent: 170 metres
Grade: 25 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 15m to 3h 45m
Start: YHA Whitby
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
A great route with coast views and many of Whitby’s attractions.
Robin Hood’s Bay
Distance: 1.3 miles (2.1 km)
Ascent: 50 metres
Grade: 17 (Easy)
Allow: 30m to 1h
Start: YHA Boggle Hole
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore the beach to Robin Hood’s Bay and enjoy stunning views on the way back along the clifftop.
Robin Hood’s Bay
Distance: 13.1 miles (21.1 km)
Ascent: 527 metres
Grade: 54 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 30m to 10h 30m
Start: YHA Whitby
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
An invigorating, easy to follow long route with stunning views.
Whitby
Distance: 15.8 miles (25.4 km)
Ascent: 561 metres
Grade: 58 (Challenging)
Allow: 7h 15m to 11h 45m
Start: YHA Boggle Hole
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
A long but easy to follow route with stunning
views.
Postbridge
Distance: 2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Ascent: 143 metres
Grade: 25 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 15m to 2h
Start: YHA Dartmoor
Region: South West of England
A lovely route through the forest to the historic Clapper Bridge and back over the moor.
Fremington Edge and Reeth
Distance: 7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Ascent: 391 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Grinton Lodge
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
A varied walk with pasture, riverside path and moorland top.
Stocks Reservoir
Distance: 11 miles (17.7 km)
Ascent: 334 metres
Grade: 48 (Challenging)
Allow: 4h 30m to 7h 45m
Start: YHA Slaidburn
Region: North West of England
A pleasant walk through farmland and around Stocks Reservoir.
Easington
Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent: 83 metres
Grade: 26 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 15m to 2h 30m
Start: YHA Slaidburn
Region: North West of England
A lovely route with views over Slaidburn and surrounding fells.
Wolfhole Crag
Distance: 15.6 miles (25.1 km)
Ascent: 784 metres
Grade: 69 (Challenging)
Allow: 8h to 13h
Start: YHA Slaidburn
Region: North West of England
A long and challenging route through remote moorland.
Vindolanda, Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle
Distance: 13.8 miles (22.2 km)
Ascent: 430 metres
Grade: 52 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 15m to 10h 15m
Start: YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
Region: North East of England
A walk through historic countryside passing the Vindolanda Roman Fort and visiting Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle.
Totland and Widdick Chine
Distance: 2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Ascent: 77 metres
Grade: 17 (Easy)
Allow: 1h to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Totland Bay
Region: South East of England
A nice route to the seafront and back via the Widdick Chine steps.
Yarmouth
Distance: 11.3 miles (18.2 km)
Ascent: 250 metres
Grade: 46 (Moderate)
Allow: 5h to 8h 15m
Start: YHA Totland Bay
Region: South East of England
A great day walk exploring West Wight.
The Needles
Distance: 5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Ascent: 216 metres
Grade: 37 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 30m to 4h 15m
Start: YHA Totland Bay
Region: South East of England
A coastal walk with breath-taking views over the West Wight Peninsula.
Otterspool
Distance: 9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Ascent: 90 metres
Grade: 33 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Start: YHA Liverpool Albert Dock
Region: North West of England
A long walk beside the Mersey and back through city parks and streets.