Use the selector below to find a walk or hike based upon climbing height, distance, time and weather.
Type: Hike
The Corpse Way
This is a great introduction into the area around Strands and has stunning views up and down the Dale.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 5.3miles, Climb: 1200ft, Time: 2hrs
Type: Walk
Dubbing Garth Lane
This is a flatish walk around Strands and Gunnerside taking in classic Swaledale meadow land and the odd pub!
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 4.8miles, Climb: 367ft, Time: 1.75hrs
Type: Hike
Fremington Edge
Spectacular views and Red Lion pub on this hike up Arkengarthdale
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 9.69miles, Climb: 1673ft, Time: 4hrs
Type: Walk
Gunnerside Lead Mines
This walk is all about industrial heritage, lead mining and fantastic views.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 3.36miles, Climb: 764ft, Time: 1.5hrs
Type: Walk
Gunnerside to Muker
A there and back walk along the valley bottom from Gunnerside to Muker via Ivlet Bridge
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 3.7miles, Climb: 570ft, Time: 1.25hrs
Type: Walk
Gunnerside: to the pub from Strands
A short walk to Gunnerside from Strands via Gunnerside Bottoms
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 0.8miles, Climb: 120ft, Time: 0.3hrs
Type: Walk
Ivelet and back
A figure of eight loop starting at Strands with a mix of moorland and meadows and classic views down the Dale.
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 8miles, Climb: 1312ft, Time: 3.25hrs
Type: Hike
Keld circular
A terrific hike in upper Swaledale: moorland, meadows, riverside and lead mining
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 10.5miles, Climb: 3300ft, Time: 4.1hrs
Type: Walk
Marske and Helwith Circular
This walk packs in a lot of landscape variety: woodland, pasture & a “secret daleâ€. Great snowdrops in season.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 5.72miles, Climb: 777ft, Time: 2.3hrs
Type: Hike
Medium Strands circular
Stunning all year round combining valley bottom and hill edge for far reaching views.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 7.15miles, Climb: 1024ft, Time: 3hrs
Type: Hike
Muker circular via Keld
Muker to Keld and back via Kisdon: beautiful views up Swinner Gill.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 5.5miles, Climb: 2000ft, Time: 2hrs
Type: Hike
Muker to Low Row
A hike in the valley through the meadows of Upper Swaledale. In early summer, these are covered in wild flowers.
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 11.9miles, Climb: 2400ft, Time: 4.5hrs
Type: Walk
Reeth and Grinton Walk
A short walk which can be enjoyed even when the weather is poor and in summer is great for children to play in the river.
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 2.5miles, Climb: 330ft, Time: 0.8hrs
Type: Walk
Richmond and Hudswell
A perfect Sunday walk!
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 5.59miles, Climb: 1135ft, Time: 2.5hrs
Type: Walk
Strands Circular
A simple walk from Strands with plenty of places for kids to play by the river, skim stones etc.
Good/Bad Weather route: Bad
Length: 1miles, Climb: 100ft, Time: 0.3hrs
Type: Hike
Surrender Bridge
Follow in the foot steps of Major F T C Williams in the lower Dale.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 11.9miles, Climb: 2856ft, Time: 4.3hrs
Type: Hike
Gunnerside Ghyll
A full days hike and is an excellent introduction to the upper dale: disused lead mines, Gunnerside, Keld and Muker.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 17.3miles, Climb: 3957ft, Time: 7.5hrs
Type: Hike
Whitaside
Take a trip on the southside of the Dale. With far reaching views over to Strands, Gunnerside, Low Row and Healaugh this is a great hike/walk at any time of year.
Good/Bad Weather route: Good
Length: 11.48miles, Climb: 1448ft, Time: 5.3hrs