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.

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.

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.

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.

The difference between a business strategy that genuinely motivates you to achieve your vision, and one that gathers dust on the shelf is all down to how you approach it. I have put together some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years for making sure that you create (and actually implement) something is aligned truly with where you want to go, and that will inspire others to buy into the journey.

What you need to do when out on the hill to help to unburden yourself, counter the overwhelm, and ensure your time out on the hill leads to positive breakthroughs, transformative journeys and real results.

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.

Set deep in ‘limestone country’, this distinctive, yet little-explored, dome-shaped peak hides a secret history that is yet to be unearthed.

For most people, the association between walking outside and improved mental health became starkly evident during the pandemic. However in the past few years, scientists and doctors have been slowly uncovering and quantifying the benefits that the outdoors has not only on people’s health, but also their effectiveness at, and enjoyment of work

Here are 7 reasons why you should log off, put on the walking boots, dress for the weather and head for the hills.

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.

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.

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

One of the most popular destinations in the Peak District, Mam Tor provides history, legend plus a fantastic ridge walking experience, with expansive views into both the Edale and Hope valleys.

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.

The idea, that there was an optimum split between your time working and time spent on your 'life' (often touted as '50-50'), resonates with almost every adult who has had to tread the line between freedom and responsibility.

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Norton Tower is the ruin of what was likely to be a hunting lodge, built by Richard Norton in around 1540. A maze of rabbit warrens (with somewhat tame rabbits) criss-cross the land around the tower, with the area also popular at the time for deer hunting.

A common upland flower that is actually part of the violet family, the Mountain Pansy is the largest of Britain’s native pansies. Most commonly seen in late Spring/Summer, it is common in the hills of northern England and Scotland. particulalry on grassland near limestone.

Mulling over a career change? It's interesting to see that a lot of the advice I see is of the 'grass isn't always greener' ilk.

Most famous as one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, this mini-mountain contains plenty of fun in its own right, either as a challenging, yet short adventure with the kids, or for longer expeditions involving the remote, yet enchanting Pen-y-Ghent Gill to the east, or the seldom-visited Plover Hill to the north.

This often-neglected buttress lies less than 1km from the summit of England’s highest mountain, but tough terrain, its lack of classification as a Wainwright, means anyone who takes the time to visit the summit will often have it to themselves.