Jonathan Smith

1 month ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

Two hundred years ago, a folly was built near Masham, the Druid’s Temple. It was set in high land above the River Burn and on the fringes of the high moors. The walk through fields and woodland is straightforward and easy for all. From Masham, head out on the minor road to the small hamlet of Fearby. Park in the village, near the pub, and head west for 200 metres. Turn left at the school and drop down to the metal bridge over the River Burn.

1 month ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

3 1/1 By Jonathan Smith THIS walk over the rolling countryside of the Hambleton Hills near Castle Howard, includes the lovely woodland of the less attractively named Cum Hag Woods. It is a peaceful walk, reminiscent in my mind of the books of Jane Austin. Terrington lies on the southern fringes of the rolling Hambleton Hills. Today it is a quiet country village of stone houses, but it has a history going back to beyond the Normal Conquest in 1066.

1 month ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

3 1/1 My favourite walk from Richmond heads west, eventually reaching Marske. Best to get the climbing done first, so climb onto Wycliffe Scar (known locally at Whitcliffe Scar) with its excellent views over Swaledale. After visiting the hamlet of Marske, return via the River Swale for an enjoyable circuit. Leave Richmond on the main road heading west and just after a second sharp kink in the road (167011) follow a minor road heading uphill.

1 month ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

There are some wonderful views on this walk to Scarth Nick north of Osmotherley combined with a beautiful circuit of Cod Beck Reservoir. A nice pint in a warm pub makes for a fine end to an enjoyable spring walk. Osmotherley, the walking mecca of the Moors, is at the crossroads of a number of long-distance walks, the Coast to Coast passes close by, the Cleveland Way goes through it, whilst the 44-mile, one-day Lyke Wake Walk starts here before heading to the coast.

1 month ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Jonathan Smith

A straightforward walk linking the attractive villages of Kettlewell and Starbotton. Head up the east side of the dale, returning on the west with complementary views as a result. From the car park in Kettlewell pass the toilets to the Blue Bell and turn right past the pub. The narrow road goes through the village for 350m before bending sharply left and starting to climb steeply. 100m further the road bends right, leave it for the obvious stony track straight ahead which heads up the hillside.