Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: North and East

Explore the wild beauty of the northern and eastern Yorkshire Dales, where sweeping limestone valleys, heather moorland and distinctive fell landscapes create some of the most rewarding walking in northern England. From the quiet slopes of the Howgill Fells to the historic valleys of Swaledale, Wensleydale and Nidderdale, this varied region of the Yorkshire Dales offers scenic day walks through traditional countryside shaped by farming, geology and centuries of rural life.
This Cicerone guidebook, written by experienced husband-and-wife duo Jan and Dennis Kelsall, is the perfect companion for discovering the best walking in the northern and eastern Yorkshire Dales. Featuring 43 circular day walks between Kirkby Stephen and Pateley Bridge, the guide explores the landscapes of the Howgills, Mallerstang, Swaledale, Wensleydale, Coverdale and Nidderdale with routes suitable for a wide range of walkers.

The guidebook describes 43 circular walks across the northern and eastern Yorkshire Dales, allowing you to explore the distinctive landscapes of the Howgill Fells, Mallerstang valley, Swaledale, Wensleydale, Coverdale and Nidderdale
Walks range from 5 to 19km (3–12 miles), offering everything from gentle countryside strolls to longer fell walks across open moorland and rugged upland terrain, with routes suitable for a wide range of walkers
Each route is circular and easily accessible from key Dales locations such as Sedbergh, Kirkby Stephen, Aysgarth and Pateley Bridge, making it simple to plan rewarding day walks across the region
Clear step-by-step route descriptions are supported by 1:50,000 OS mapping, helping you navigate the valleys, hills and moorland paths of the Yorkshire Dales with confidence
Practical information on parking and refreshments helps you organise your day in the Dales, while background notes introduce the area’s rich geology, wildlife, history and traditional landscapes


With carefully selected routes, clear mapping and valuable local insights, this guidebook provides everything you need to explore the northern and eastern Yorkshire Dales on foot. Follow quiet valley paths, climb panoramic fell tops and discover the timeless landscapes that make the Yorkshire Dales one of Britain’s most loved walking destinations.



Complete your collection with the companion guide

Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: South and West,

available separately.