The symbol for the National Trust is an oak leaf, and Natural England’s is an acorn but you will also see lots of yellow arrows, marking a right of way for walkers or, less common, a round brown symbol with a person walking over hills which shows open access, so you can explore away from the paths.
At the start it clings to the shoreline, passing by landmarks like Hodgson Hill, which is thought to be the remains of a Viking settlement. Then head inland up to Bonscale Pike before descending back to the lakeshore at Howtown Wyke. This was originally a 16th-century hunting lodge, and it’s the third highest pub in England. Perfectly poised at the highest point of the national park (403m) on Blakey Ridge, it has superb views across Rosedale and Farndale.
