The good news: On this walk you visit a local trig point with a splendid location and magnificent views. You also visit the tallest waterfall in the area.

The bad news: This is the most difficult walk listed here, not because of the 1000 ft of ascent, but because of the terrain. There are many awkward, rocky sections, both up hill and down - see the photos. You also have to cross a stream. There's a video on YouTube of fit young folks running this route, but for this doddery pensioner it is challenging.

The walks starts at Embsay Reservoir, a couple of miles north-west of town. Walk there, or bus or taxi as you choose.

Walk up the farm road to the left of the water then pass through the gate by the footpath sign. Turn left then follow the slabbed path up hill.

For the next mile or so, it's upwards. You will pass through erosion gashes bogs and boulder-strewn hill sides. Be sure to look at the views behind you. In a while the path runs along a wall with plenty more rough, rocky sections to negotiate. Beware of the barbed wire fastened to the wall!

After a while you're on top and the path flattens out. As you walk the path alongside the wall you will see multiple ladder stiles. These lead to the many bouldering routes on the crags below you. At one point, just over a conventional stile, is a sign showing the various named climbing routes. There are many videos of these on YouTube.

Be sure to check out the views.

Eventually you will see the bright white trig point in the distance. Climb the stile and rest your back against the pillar. Is there any better view in this area?

When you are sated by the view, re-climb the stile and continue north. There are plenty of little rocky descents to contend with.

The path then runs along the edge of the wood, then through an area that was boggy even after a period of fine weather. There were stepping stones, however.

After leaving the wood the path rises and bends around to the east as you arrive at Waterfall Gill.

The gill is a sizeable, rock-strewn gash in the hillside with a beck tumbling along the bottom. You can't miss the largest cascade. Carefully work your way down the diagonal path which takes you down to the beck.

Being a fair-weather walker, I have only ever done this walk after a period of good weather, so have been able to get across beck without too much trouble. I wouldn't want to try it after a storm.

Once over the beck you should see the steep path up the other side. It's not too long but it must rise at forty five degrees in places. I have to use my hands at times.

Here's a view looking back.

Once at the top, the path goes across the moor and eventually leads to the gate at 'High Bark'. Here you have three choices. You can turn right and go down past the two Barden reservoirs. Or go straight on and visit the interesting Rylstone Cross and the obelisk beyond.

I chose to turn left through the gate and follow the farm track down to Rylstone village. This itself is a beautiful walk with great views. You will see the cross up to the right and Rylstone church in the distance. At the bottom of the farm track pass through the gate and turn right then right again at the signed gate. This way you avoid the 'A' road with no footpath. Everyday except Sunday the Grassington/Skipton bus stops alongside Rylstone duck pond.

I hope you enjoyed the walk