For those tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the traditional counterclockwise direction, Pen-y-Ghent is the first summit you reach. At 2,277 feet (694 m), it's the smallest of the three …
Lying a few hundred meters south of the Pennine Way trail, the true summit of Fountains Fell is at 668m. There are great views south across Malham or northwest towards …
Heading from the ascent and summit you’ll soon find yourself in the middle of more fields that look seemingly untouched, save for the traditional dry-stone walls. Reaching the signpost, follow …
Sugar Loaf Hill (366m) is a lovely green, grassy hill near the town of Settle. No trig point, so just drop your bag onto the grass, and enjoy the views! …
This hill is easily accessible from Malham, but feels a million miles away. Once up here you can walk for miles on moorland paths without seeing another person while looking …
It's a wonderful place, Smearsett Scar. There are terrific views of upper Ribblesdale from up here, with Fountains Fell beyond, but most of all, I would say, the phenomenal silhouette of Pen-y-ghent.
It's really worth the sometimes steep and rough hike to the top of Warrendale Knotts for the superb views over the spectacular local limestone formations, as well as the far ranging views to the Three Peaks
This hill is only at 206m, but the views of the Dales from here are fabulous and extensive. On its southern side, there is a disused grassed-over quarry thrown in …
A stunning view of my favourite of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks - Pen-y-ghent - from the Dales High Way trail. The profile of this brilliant mountain from this angle is so beautiful.