This outstanding circular walk of 100 miles in length, starts and finishes in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, and encompasses the major dales and outer fells of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

With a total ascent of some 16,000 feet of Yorkshires best known peaks, wild moor land, and fine walking country of the Howgills, including a visit to England’s highest inn at Tan Hill, 1,732 feet, it makes for a challenging and rewarding journey for the experienced walker, with plenty of stamina.

Even if you are an experienced long distance walker, it is advisable to take a companion, be physically fit, and suitably equipped, with boots which are well broken-in.

You will require a "day-bag" containing items of dry clothing, waterproofs, food for the day, and liquid refreshments, since this walk "gets well away from it all",  A compass, and knowledge of it's use, would also be useful.

The assistance of the Brigantes Baggage Courier service will enable you to have all your dry changes of clothing and other creature comforts available for your use, when you arrive at your destination at the end of each day.

The route is not waymarked, so you will need to obtain a copy of the "Official Guide Book to the Yorkshire Dales Centurion Walk" by Jonathan Ginesi, published by John Siddall (Printers) Ltd., and the route is covered by the following maps:

• Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure 2 (Yorks. Dales- Southern & Western areas)

• Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure 19 (Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley) or,

• Ordnance Survey Landranger 91 & 98

For this walk we will arrange your accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis (evening meals can usually also be arranged if required) at local inns, hotels, or guest houses, and for your guidance, the following is a list of the usual stopovers used to enable you to complete the walk in 7 days, with the daily distances between each: