Swaledale isn’t all barns and drystone walls... This Yorkshire Dales walk takes you over open moors to discover the local mining heritage.

Ascent 903m/2960ft 12.3km / 7.6 miles / 4 hours

16.9km / 10.5 miles / 5.5 hours Ascent 388m/1305ft

14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft

Vivienne Crow was staying at Newfield Hall as a guest of HF Holidays, which organises walking holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and other UK and European destinations. Self-guided, three-night breaks at

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.3km ■ Time: 5-6hours ■ Grade: Challenging