Distance: 8.2 miles

Terrain: Road Footpaths tracks. woodland & Dalesway 

Simon Seat

Simon's Seat is a prominent outcrop of millstone grit, visible for many miles around and lying close to Bolton Abbey. The name is associated with a story concerning a baby found by a shepherd boy who was named Simon.

Its summit is at 485m (1591 feet) and has a trig point surrounded by large gritstone boulders. The area is part of the Bolton Abbey Estate which belongs to the Duke of Devonshire. The name "Simon's Seat" was first recorded in 1771, and it may have been named after an owner of the estate in a similar way to the nearby crags named Lord's Seat and Earl Seat.

Distance: 6.6 miles

Terrain: Road. Fields Footpaths & tracks

Stoodley Pike

Stoodley Pike is a prominent hill, located near Todmorden in West Yorkshire, Erected in 1815 to commemorate the defeat of Napoleon and the end of the Napoleonic Wars. It collapsed in 1854 due to a lightning strike and years of weathering. The present monument Built in 1856, also as a commemoration of the end of the Crimean War.  

Designed by local architect John Green.  

Stands at 121 feet tall.  

Offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

distance 9.4 miles

Terrain: Road. Farm tracks. Footpaths . boggy in places across the moor.

Our walk to Stoodley Pike started in Todmorden and took in Langfield Edge.

Starting in the centre of Todmorden - walk along the road turning left up Longfield Rd and taking Rough side lane and onto the moor. turn left at the road and walk the short distance to the pub where we go left through the gate onto the moor following the path to Langfield edge. follow the ridge path all the way to the pike. We followed the Pennine Way descending down from the pike until we reached the Pennine Bridleway. Follow the bridleway until reaching Mankinholes and on to Lumbutts. We then took the road down to the canal, returning to Todmorden on the canal tow path to complete our walk

Malham Tarn - Janets Foss - Cove

Distance: 10.6 miles

Terrain: Good footpaths & tracks. Fields & woodland

Malham and Malham Cove are major tourist attractions, drawing visitors from around the world. The area is a popular destination for hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts

Malham was a small farming community during the Middle Ages. The local parish church, St. Michael's, dates back to this time and offers glimpses into the region's history. he Industrial Revolution brought changes to the area, with the development of mills and quarries. However, Malham retained its rural character and became a popular destination for tourists drawn to its natural beauty.

Malham Cove is a dramatic limestone amphitheater formed by the erosive power of water and ice during the last Ice Age. A massive waterfall, fed by glacial meltwater, once cascaded over the cliff, creating the distinctive curved shape.

Janet's Foss is a small but enchanting waterfall located near the village of Malham in North Yorkshire, England. It's part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is known for its picturesque setting and folklore. The walk to Janet's Foss is easily accessible  leading through a wooded glen with lush vegetation and the soothing sound of the flowing water.

Ponden Kirk & Top Withens

Distance: 5.5 miles

Terrain: Tarmac, farm tracks, footpaths, moorland, Pennine way

Route Details

From Ponden Reservoir, passing Ponden Hall. At Ponden Hall, (a historic farmhouse near Stanbury first built in 1634) follow the road around to the right, you will then turn left along a concrete road dissecting a farm. At the end of the road, by the gate, step over the fence onto the moor. Follow the track for approx 50 metres, then turn left along the grass path onto the moor. Follow the wall uphill and eventually you will find the stony path leading to Ponden Clough, crossing the beck and along the path to Ponden Kirk. From the Kirk follow the path up to Alcomden Stones (The Alcomden Stones are a natural formation created by glacial movements during the last Ice Age) from the stone cross the moor (boggy in places) to the trig point and pick up the path that takes you to Top Withens. Return to Ponden res along the Pennine way

Little Wolf Stones from Stanbury

Grassington - Kelber - Coniston Dib - Coniston Circular