This pleasant circuit of just short of seven miles was shown to us by Tim and Christine Shaw, and would be as good in a northerly winter gale as the summer. From Conistone head east up the track from the Maypole on the green, and keep going up the defile, the Dib, which is similar to many in
Actually the title is misleading, but kept as it sounded good; the walk goes round the "moor" north of the Tarn and only back along its north bank, and includes the wonderful boardwalk near the Tarn for a floral treat. It has 7.6 miles of limestone scenery, completely avoiding the crowds around the
This route has been written about many times, but as we disagree with the Cicerone guide's recommended route and this was the first eight mile plus mountain walk I'd done in 18 months, we thought it worth a celebratory shout. Why just the middle Pap? Because it's the easiest as you might imagine,