The Mountain Boardroom Blog
Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat
An adventure around the quieter northern fells of the Yorkshire Dales, this walk explores limestone potholes, the third highest peak in the Dales and cross a road considered to be one of England’s best driving experiences
West Leeds 4-Peaks Challenge
A mega circuit from our homebase of Farsely, this full-day expedition snakes through forests, along canals, across the moors and through villages to visit four well-known summits on the Leeds/Bradford border.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkthrough
Want to know what to expect as you take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks?
Join Ant on this video walkthrough as he embarks on the challenge of this 40km mega walk, ascending Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Green Bell
One of only four trig points in the magnificently sculpted Howgill Fells, the remote and peaceful Green Bell is another fantastic vantage point to view the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District Fells and the Northern Pennines in a single spot.
Baildon Hill
Sitting proudly above the village from which it derives its name, Baildon Hill is a very reachable, yet still spectacular viewpoint.
Levisham Moor (Hole of Horcum)
Watching over one of the most spectacular natural features of the North York Moors, this beautiful, yet unusual area is a fantastic day out, with plenty of hidden history
Wolf Stones
Sitting at the meeting point of three counties, highest point on a largely desolate moor, Little Wolf Stones, is a peaceful place with great views towards the Aire Gap and Pendle Hill in the distance.
New Close Knotts (near Gordale Scar)
A short distance from the popular Malham waterfall trail, New Close Knotts are well worth a visit to get outstanding views and a new perspective of the area above Malhamdale and Gordale Scar.
Buckden Pike
One of my very favourite places in the Yorkshire Dales, Buckden Pike overlooks the picturesque and verdant head of Upper Wharfedale. Within its beauty and against a backdrop of rich history, there is also a tale of tragedy atop the hill, caused by the incredibly fickle weather you may encounter.
Ilkley Moor (Rombalds Moor)
Well-known due to its accessibility from nearby Leeds and Bradford, legend in song, and a plethora of ancient sites, Rombalds Moor offers the first real taste of remoteness when approaching the Yorkshire Dales from Leeds to the east, despite this being historically one of the most intensely-utilised areas of moorland in the region.
Great Shunner Fell
The third highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales, Great Shunner Fell remains one of the lesser known fells, despite its prominence over the town of Hawes.
Cracoe Fell
Easily accessible, yet with so much to explore, the high moors to the north of Skipton, comprising Cracoe Fell, Thorpe Fell, Rylstone Fell and Barden Fell offer easily a full day of exciting exploration.
Fountains Fell
Sandwiched between the gorgeous Dales honeypots of Malham and Pen-y-Ghent, Fountains Fell is a peaceful peak, with rich history to complement its stunning panoramic views.
Rye Loaf Hill
Set deep in ‘limestone country’, this distinctive, yet little-explored, dome-shaped peak hides a secret history that is yet to be unearthed.
Little Whernside
A distinctively-shaped peak that resembles a mini Pen-y-Ghent from some angles, Little Whernside is a remote hill that straddles the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale.
Ingleborough
A firm favourite of many, this instantly recognisable peak in the Yorkshire Dales provides not only a challenging hill walking experience but also plenty of natural sites and ancient history.
Great Knoutberry Hill
A remote summit at the head of Dentdale, Great Knoutberry Hill offers splendid views of the nearby Yorkshire Three Peaks, and on a clear day, a panoramic view which is basically a ‘who’s who’ of the peaks of northern England
Simon's Seat (Wharfedale)
A relatively low summit within easy reach of the populat tourist destination of Bolton Abbey, Simon’s Seat’s commanding position above Wharfedale below, and 360 degree panormaic views gives the impression of somerthing far higher.