Nidderdale Greenway
Walk or cycle the scenic 4-mile Sustrans’ Nidderdale Greenway from Harrogate to Ripley.
Walkshire
Over 400 incredible walks to enjoy across Yorkshire, with full route maps.
Please note, older walks are being updated with new OS maps, after which every walk listed will have a full route map & GPX download for your devices.
Leeds to Saltaire
Take an autumn walk or cycle ride along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to historic Saltaire. This Leeds to Saltaire route …
Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail
Try your luck on the Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail, a 2.5-mile circular walk around Snaizeholme featuring a special red squirrel viewing platform.
Bingley Five Rise Locks
Starting at the famous Five Live Locks, this is a gentle walk down the canal with a stop-off spot in the …
Spen Valley Greenway
Sustrans’ Spen Valley Greenway is part of the National Cycle Network and runs seven miles from Dewsbury to Oakenshaw near Cleckheaton. …
Barlow Common Wildlife Trail
Once a neglected area used as a dumping ground for waste, Barlow Common near Selby is now a scenic nature reserve …
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 …
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
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
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. …
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, …
Pocklington – Tour The Town Walk
Introduction A short walk around the historic sights of Pocklington. Walk Route OS Route Map & GPX Download The Ordnance Survey …
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, …
Visiting the scarecrow trail in Boston Spa
This annual event is part of Boston Spa’s village festival. Although it was one of the only elements to go ahead …
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 …
Barnsley Boundary Walk
A super circular walk around the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley. Walk highlights includes a series of lovely reservoirs, the beautiful …
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
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. …
Walking by the river in Appletreewick
Staying at Mason’s campsite is one of the highlights of our year. Due to Covid last year, this is also Merlin’s …
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 …