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Kev's Favourite Walks

Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge

Wharfedale.

Whilst not being a particularly long walk (approx 6.5 miles round trip). The walk travels through a beautiful part of Wharfedale covered by the Strid Woods, which are designated as a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) due to the rare species which can be found there.

The Strid itself is a narrow channel which the whole force of the River Wharfe passes through on its passage through the area. At the start (and end if doing a round) is the village of Bolton Abbey and the ruins of Bolton Priory. Clear trails follow both sides of the Wharfe crossing in several places between Bolton Priory and Barden Bridge. I usually cross the river at the Bolton Priory and travel up the eastern woods and cross at Barden Bridge to return via the western side. If the weather is good this walk can be splendid, especially if done in the Spring or Autumn.

Bolton Abbey now also boasts the Eastern terminus of the Yorkshire Dales Railway.

Bosullow Common, Cornwall
Bosullow Common is sited just south west of Zennor on the north coast of Cornwall. The walk starts from opposite the Men-an-Tol Studio and follows the path over the common to the Men-an-Tol Stone Monument. From here the path leads to the Ding Dong mine chimney and on to the village of Tredinnick. From Tredinnick up Mulfra Hill and join the road toward Gurnard's Head. Then from the hotel at the head follow the SW coastal path along the cliffs to Watch Croft and back to the Men-an-Tol Studio. The walk is 10.5 miles and takes about 5.5 hours.

A detailed description of the walk was published in Country Walking magazine in November 1995.

Lamorna Cove to Mousehole, Cornwall The best way to do this walk is simply follow the coastal path from Lamorna to Mousehole. The views are spectacular and the sea air bracing. An alternative route in land is possible for the return leg but I would recommend sticking to the coastal route.

Hartington round taking in 4 Dales., Peak District, Derbyshire. Leave Hartington and travel down Biggin Dale. At the end of the dale join Wolvescote Dale. Carry on into Mill Dale. Return Via: Alstonefield and Beresford Dale. Some fairly steep climbs and takes roughly 5 hours (or longer depending on the pub stops). Mileage: 10

Four Waterfalls walk, Goathland to Mallyan Spout, North Yorkshire. For those who watch the TV series Heartbeat you'll recognise this area as Aidensfield. Leave Goathland a head for Beck Hole. Follow the path to Thomasson Foss, and on to Nelly Ayre Foss. Returning to Goathland via the Mallyan Spout. Hard walking, definitely not to be undertaken without proper gear or when the river is running at any depth. The spout can be reached from Goathland without doing the whole walk and is well worth a visit. Mileage: 8, Time: Allow 4.5 hours.

Ludlow - Deep Wood, Shropshire Starting from picturesque Ludlow and passing thru Oakley Park following a bridle path to Forestry Commission - Deep Wood. Climbing steeply to follow the line of the Elan Valley pipe line, returning to Ludlow by bridlepath through woodland. Splendid views of surrounding countryside and the town of Ludlow. Mileage: 8, allow 4 hours.

The Fairy Lochs and Sidhean Mor, Wester Ross. Starting from a rough parking area opposite the Shieldaig Lodge Hotel, walk back down the road to a track. Follow the track to Loch Horrisdale, then bear off to the right following a clear path up through the Fairy Lochs and onto Sidhean Mor. Mileage: 4 - 4.5, allow 4 hours you'll want it for some breath taking views and poinient reminders of times that weren't so good.

More of my favourite walks will be added at a later date.

Kev's Favourite Walks
Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge Wharfedale.	Whilst not being a particularly long walk (approx 6.5 miles round trip). The walk travels through a beautiful part of Wharfedale covered by the Strid Woods, which are designated as a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) due to the rare species which can be found there. The Strid itself is a narrow channel which the whole force of the River Wharfe passes through on its passage through the area. At the start (and end if doing a round) is the village of Bolton Abbey and the ruins of Bolton Priory. Clear trails follow both sides of the Wharfe crossing in several places between Bolton Priory and Barden Bridge. I usually cross the river at the Bolton Priory and travel up the eastern woods and cross at Barden Bridge to return via the western side. If the weather is good this walk can be splendid, especially if done in the Spring or Autumn. Bolton Abbey now also boasts the Eastern terminus of the Yorkshire Dales Railway.
Bosullow Common, Cornwall	Bosullow Common is sited just south west of Zennor on the north coast of Cornwall. The walk starts from opposite the Men-an-Tol Studio and follows the path over the common to the Men-an-Tol Stone Monument. From here the path leads to the Ding Dong mine chimney and on to the village of Tredinnick. From Tredinnick up Mulfra Hill and join the road toward Gurnard's Head. Then from the hotel at the head follow the SW coastal path along the cliffs to Watch Croft and back to the Men-an-Tol Studio. The walk is 10.5 miles and takes about 5.5 hours. A detailed description of the walk was published in Country Walking magazine in November 1995.
Lamorna Cove to Mousehole, Cornwall	The best way to do this walk is simply follow the coastal path from Lamorna to Mousehole. The views are spectacular and the sea air bracing. An alternative route in land is possible for the return leg but I would recommend sticking to the coastal route.
Hartington round taking in 4 Dales., Peak District, Derbyshire.	Leave Hartington and travel down Biggin Dale. At the end of the dale join Wolvescote Dale. Carry on into Mill Dale. Return Via: Alstonefield and Beresford Dale. Some fairly steep climbs and takes roughly 5 hours (or longer depending on the pub stops). Mileage: 10
Four Waterfalls walk, Goathland to Mallyan Spout, North Yorkshire.	For those who watch the TV series Heartbeat you'll recognise this area as Aidensfield. Leave Goathland a head for Beck Hole. Follow the path to Thomasson Foss, and on to Nelly Ayre Foss. Returning to Goathland via the Mallyan Spout. Hard walking, definitely not to be undertaken without proper gear or when the river is running at any depth. The spout can be reached from Goathland without doing the whole walk and is well worth a visit. Mileage: 8, Time: Allow 4.5 hours.
Ludlow - Deep Wood, Shropshire	Starting from picturesque Ludlow and passing thru Oakley Park following a bridle path to Forestry Commission - Deep Wood. Climbing steeply to follow the line of the Elan Valley pipe line, returning to Ludlow by bridlepath through woodland. Splendid views of surrounding countryside and the town of Ludlow. Mileage: 8, allow 4 hours.
The Fairy Lochs and Sidhean Mor, Wester Ross.	Starting from a rough parking area opposite the Shieldaig Lodge Hotel, walk back down the road to a track. Follow the track to Loch Horrisdale, then bear off to the right following a clear path up through the Fairy Lochs and onto Sidhean Mor. Mileage: 4 - 4.5, allow 4 hours you'll want it for some breath taking views and poinient reminders of times that weren't so good.