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With the exception of famous The Three Peaks walk which is 23 miles long, the walks described in detail here range in distance from three and a half to 13 miles (5.6 to 20.9km), with a few suggestions for devising longer walks by combining those walks. While the longer walks require an appropriate degree of physical fitness, none demand more than an ability to walk. The Dales are hilly rather than mountainous and, with gains in altitude during the walks of between 190m (623ft) and 730m (2395ft), climbs are generally moderate with any steep sections usually brief. And in any case, the captivating scenery so begs attention that frequent pauses for retrospective admiration are almost mandatory.

Almost all of the walks are circular, most beginning from recognised car parks, most of which are furnished with public toilets. However, public transport in the Dales, particularly during the summer months and at weekends now offers a real alternative for reaching many of the more popular locations and increases the opportunity for adapting and devising many satisfying ‘one way’ walks around the routes described in the book. Yorkshire’s hospitality is renowned and you’ll find welcoming pubs, cafés and tea shops throughout the area, although it is always a good idea to check opening times in advance if you are relying on a somewhere for a meal. Details of the terrain and nature of the walk together with the local facilities available are given in a box at the start of each walk.