A family walk around RSPB St Aidan’s
St Aidan’s RSPB Nature Reserve is the hidden gem of East Leeds (although lockdown brought a lot of new visitors!). It …
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Ted Hughes walk and Mytholmroyd
Childhood home of the late Ted Hughes, famous 20th-century British poet and previous English poet laureate, Mytholmroyd is often overshadowed by …
Tatton Sykes Monument and Cottam
A wonderfully quiet and scenic walk. Starting and finishing at the impressive and towering Tatton Sykes Monument, it takes you through …
The Hidden Histories of Cataractonium
in Richmond
Cataractonium – or, to use its modern name, Catterick – in North Yorkshire was once a Roman Fort and boasts one …
Audio Walks from Open Country
Bringing the outdoors indoors… ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes’ so the age-old saying goes. But …
3 Walking Trails through Skipton Woods
in Skipton
Discover three accessible, family-friendly nature trails through Skipton Castle Woods.
The Hole of Horcum Circular
The Hole of Horcum is a popular walking destination in the North York Moors and it is easy to see why. …
A Walk Around Clifton and Rawcliffe Ings, York
A wonderful walk just to the north of the City of York which takes in a wander beside the River Ouse …
7 Walks in the East Riding of Yorkshire
For week 36 of our year-long Walkshire campaign, we’re doing an East Riding of Yorkshire Takeover, sponsored by Visit East Yorkshire. …
Heritage Open Days in Yorkshire 2021
Use this round-up of our favourite events, split into handy categories, as your guide to Yorkshire’s Heritage Open Days for 2021.
Explore Chesterfield Canal during the Walking Festival
The third Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival will run from 11th to 19th September 2021. It is believed to be the biggest …
St Ives Estate Bingley
Walking with young children can be hard work at times but this walk offers something for everyone with an easy route, …
A Yorkshire Pilgrimage from Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey
A pilgrimage, tracing the steps of the monks who walked the route in 1132 AD, has been an annual event in …
Yorkshire Wolds Dew Pond Wander: a journey through time
Dew ponds – sometimes called cloud ponds or mist ponds – are man-made ponds which were created in the 18th and …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – Langsett Reservoir
Bill talks about his favourite inclusive walking route for disabled people at Yorkshire Water’s Langsett Reservoir.
Horse Hair Jack Trod of The Wold Rangers Way
This is a glorious 9-mile circular walk through the stunning Yorkshire Wolds countryside. This is a smaller walk encompassing much of …
Step out and take strides for Yorkshire’s wildlife, one piece of litter at a time
Taking a walk in the countryside, by the sea or down the road to the local park is something we might …
Riverside beauty at Barmby on the Marsh
The picturesque village of Barmby on the Marsh is the starting point for a beautiful six-mile circular route around the village, …
It was 40 years ago today – Cricket’s Walking Legend
By Stuart Raynor It was July 20th 1981 when Ian Botham went from outstanding cricketer to sporting immortal at Headingley in Leeds. The out-of-form, …
Cliffe Castle Park
Situated on the outskirts of Keighley in West Yorkshire is Cliffe Castle, a beautiful little park with the added bonus of …
Barnburgh and Barnburgh Crags Walk
This is a joy of a 3-mile walk that starts and ends in the pretty village of Barnburgh, 7 miles west …
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Walk
This is a glorious walk amongst nature. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a beautiful area of wetland, woodland and wildlife that …
Greno and Wharncliffe Woods Circular
To the north of Sheffield, near Grenoside, lie Greno and Wharncliffe Woods. These are some fabulous woodlands to walk through and …
A Circular Walk From Roche Abbey
in Rotherham
This is a beautiful walk near Maltby, to the east of Rotherham in South Yorkshire. It is full of history, nature, …
Canklow Woods Heritage Trail, Rotherham
This is a 2-mile circuit walk through ancient woodland and a historical archaeological site on the outskirts of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. …
Follow the River Don to Conisbrough Castle
This picturesque, easy 3.5-mile route is part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and the Trans Pennine Trail. It includes panoramic …
A journey to Yorkshire’s Land’s End: Walking at Spurn National Nature Reserve
Yorkshire’s beautiful landscapes have so much to offer, particularly those off the beaten track – or those at the county’s extreme …
Walking with Kids: The Whinger Games
Parents, we’ve all been there. You’re walking, the kids are moaning, there’s a general belief that one more step will be …
Count wildlife as you count your steps!
Here at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, we’re gearing up for the Great Yorkshire Creature Count (Saturday 19th June – Sunday 20th June …
Be a #litterhero and join a Great British Spring Clean Walk!
This week, Harrogate Spring Water staff took to the streets of Harrogate to participate in the Great British Spring Clean, in …
Marsden Moor and Pule Hill Circular Walk
This is a wonderful moorland and hill walk in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The walk is full of variety, from vast open …
Great Northern Railway Trail
Distance: Two milesPram friendly: Yes If you want stunning views, this one has them in spades. It’s a lovely, gentle walk …
Anthony Cockerill goes for a walk in the woods in the North York Moors…
The woods of the North York Moors are, without doubt, my favourite place to walk. Yes, a hike up a fell …
Aireville Park, Skipton – not just a park
in Skipton
Little Miss Yorkshire Aireville Park (BD23 1QR), in Skipton, is the best in the town by a long way. The park …
Accessible Walking: Accessible Routes around Yorkshire
Whilst the simple act of actively appreciating the fresh air has a plethora of benefits for everyone tapping into the powerful …
Ecclesall Woods Circular Walk
Ecclesall Woods is the largest area of ancient woodland in South Yorkshire, comprising three wooded sections split by main roads. The …