Moderate - Walking Pace

Latrigg

Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Ascent: 355 metres
Grade: 41 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 15m to 5h
Start: YHA Keswick
Region: North West of England

A walk to a single hilltop with stunning views of Keswick, Derwent Water and the Lake District beyond.

Glenridding and Grisedale

Distance: 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ascent: 476 metres
Grade: 47 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h 15m to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Helvellyn
Region: North West of England

A low level walk taking in the beautiful valleys of Glenridding and Grisedale.

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.

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.

Goodrich Castle

Distance: 6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Ascent: 218 metres
Grade: 32 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h 30m
Start: YHA Wye Valley
Region: West Midlands

A lovely walk to take in the view from Coppet Hill, then on to Goodrich Castle and returning along the River Wye.

Twyn Dylluan-ddu and National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 407 metres
Grade: 45 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales

A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along the Taff Trail.

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent: 371 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h to 3h
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales

A great little mountain route with a bit of scrambling and stunning views.

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.

Snowdon, The Horns

Distance: 2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Ascent: 270 metres
Grade: 45 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 30m to 2h 15m
Start: YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass
Region: Wales

A great short route with stunning views and away from the crowds in this popular location.

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

Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale

Distance: 7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Ascent: 261 metres
Grade: 43 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 30m
Start: YHA Youlgreave
Region: East Midlands

A lovely walk following the river along Lathkill Dale.

Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale

Distance: 6 miles (9.7 km)
Ascent: 219 metres
Grade: 36 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h 30m
Start: YHA Hartington Hall
Region: East Midlands

A great walk through stunning valleys.

Manifold Valley and Blore

Distance: 6.3 miles (10.1 km)
Ascent: 270 metres
Grade: 38 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h to 4h 45m
Start: YHA Ilam Hall
Region: East Midlands

A lovely walk through parkland, farmland and alongside the river with panoramic views of the southern Peak District.

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.

Hayburn Wyke

Distance: 11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent: 349 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 5h to 8h 30m
Start: YHA Scarborough
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A stunning walk along the coast and back along the old railway line.

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.

Ravenscar Low Nook

Distance: 7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Ascent: 345 metres
Grade: 39 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 6h
Start: YHA Boggle Hole
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A picturesque and easy to follow route along the clifftop path, returning along the old train line.

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.

Bellever Tor

Distance: 3.7 miles (6 km)
Ascent: 172 metres
Grade: 36 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 45m to 2h 45m
Start: YHA Dartmoor
Region: South West of England

An absolute gem with stunning views.

Grinton

Distance: 1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Ascent: 117 metres
Grade: 27 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h to 1h 30m
Start: YHA Grinton Lodge
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A lovely walk across the moor into Grinton village and back through meadows.

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.

Teesdale

Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 297 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 6h 15m
Start: YHA Langdon Beck
Region: North East of England

A lovely walk over Cronkley Fell and back along the River Tees.

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.

Hardrian’s Wall, Housesteads Crags and Vercovicivm Fort

Distance: 7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Ascent: 338 metres
Grade: 43 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 5h
Start: YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
Region: North East of England

A walk along the ruins of Hadrian’s Wall.

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.