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Jonathan Smith

Walks Correspondent

Jonathan Smith runs Where2walk, an outdoor business in the Yorkshire Dales. He has written his own book, the Dales 30, which describes the highest mountains in the Dales. He also runs one-day navigation courses for beginners and intermediates, and learn a skill, climb a hill weekends. To find out more details on any of the above and details of many more walks in the area visit where2walk.co.uk

Jonathan Smith runs Where2walk, an outdoor business in the Yorkshire Dales. He has written his own book, the Dales 30, which describes the highest mountains in the Dales. He also runs one-day navigation courses for beginners and intermediates, and learn a skill, climb a hill weekends. To find out more details on any of the above and details of many more walks in the area visit where2walk.co.uk

Latest articles from Jonathan Smith

Robin Hood's Bay from the Cleveland Way

WEEKEND WALK Enjoy some easy walking with spectacular views along the North Yorkshire coastline
To the south of Whitby is a pretty section of coastal walking along the high cliffs. The views are excellent.

The shoreline at Gormire

WEEKEND WALK Enjoy the 'finest view in England' and a mysterious lake in this varied walk
A walk of great variety. Stunning views from the edge of Sutton Bank, the White Horse and hidden Gormire Lake.

Malham Tarn from the slopes of Great Close Hill

WEEKEND WALK How to enjoy this famous Yorkshire tarn at its best with a climb of a nearby hill
Avoiding busy Malham is not a bad call at this time of the year. Particularly if you can still enjoy an excellent walk only a few miles away. Combining the shores of Malham Tarn with a climb of Great Close Hill is a perfect family outing… without the crowds.

Great Shunner from near Buttertubs

WEEKEND WALK Climb two of the best mountains in the Yorkshire Dales
North of Hawes lie two of the best mountains in the Yorkshire Dales - Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat (both Dales 30) which bridge the divide of the fine col at Buttertubs.

Oakworth Station

A family walk full of interest in the footsteps of the Railway Children
Exploring the attractive and historical town of Haworth can be best done through the film locations from the Railway Children film.

Near the summit of Whernside

WEEKEND WALK Take this popular route up one of Yorkshire's most famous mountains
The most popular walking route up Whernside (the highest mountain in Yorkshire) is from Ribblehead with its famous viaduct.

A cyclist on the track at Sand Dale in Dalby Forest

WEEKEND WALK Walk deep into this 8,000 acre forest full of birds, animals and tall trees
Dalby Forest, near Scarborough, makes for an excellent walk through the woods. There is interest for both children and adults alike.

The Upper Swale, looking towards Keld

WEEKEND WALK Walk this stunning Yorkshire Dales route and explore three lovely villages
Thwaite, Keld and Muker - three lovely villages that surround the prominent Kisdon Fell - are some of the most attractive in the entire Yorkshire Dales.

Birks trig point is not actually the highest point

WEEKEND WALK Walk this rarely visited mountain in the Yorkshire Dales to get spectacular views
Birks Fell, North Yorkshire, is a long, broad ridge bordering the west side of Upper Wharfedale and this walk route has wonderful views

Sulber limestone and Crummock dale

WEEKEND WALK An accessible walk through limestone pavements of the Yorkshire Dales
A walk at the easily accessible limestone pavements near Horton in Ribblesdale.