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 …
Walkshire
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.
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
Little Miss Yorkshire Aireville Park (BD23 1QR), in Skipton, is the best in the town by a long way. The park …
Celebrate our Yorkshire National Trails with a Trail Tribute
It’s the time of year when, across many countries, we celebrate International Trails Day. Here in England and Wales this year, …
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 …
Discovering Yorkshire’s Seabird City
A walk along the cliff tops at Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve Did you know that Yorkshire’s Flamborough Headland is one of …
Wakefield – a walking wonderland
When you think of walking in Yorkshire, you’re probably picturing wind-swept moors or the hills and valleys of the Dales. You’re …
Penistone Hill Country Park
Penistone Hill Country Park is a beautiful area of open moorland, nestled near the famous Bronte village of Haworth in West …
Heber’s Ghyll, Ilkley
Heber’s Ghyll is a cracking family-friendly walk in Ilkley. Given it is less than 3km in length, this is a wander …
Walking the Huddersfield Narrow Canal – Huddersfield to Marsden
Canal walks have a strong pull with their unfolding landscapes, wildlife, alternative and intriguing lifestyle options and the general calm and …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – The Land Trust
Jane was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in July 2003. She had moved back home to Pontefract in 2005 after living …
Dog walkers: Top tips for keeping wildlife safe
We have some top tips for keeping you, our wildlife and livestock safe this season as we explore more of Yorkshire’s finest …
10 Craft Activities For The Stick Connoisseur
Here at The Reluctant Explorers HQ (i.e. my house), we love getting out walking with the kids (well, I say we. …
Harrogate to Ripley
The UK charity Sustrans created the National Cycle Network, with over 12,000 miles of walking and cycling routes, including many traffic-free …
Endcliffe Park to Porter Clough
Endcliffe Park is one of Sheffield’s most popular parks. It’s a great open space, with playground facilities and a family-friendly café, …
Children walk, cycle and scoot their school journeys as part of Sustrans’ Big Pedal
Children in schools across Yorkshire are taking part in the Big Pedal, from 19-30 April, to get active during their school …
The big swim – Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs walk
Coming into the Swinsty Reservoir car park, you’re immediately into this glorious view – a sandy beach area and the start …
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve – Brighouse
Once a quarry, landfill site and ash tip for the old Elland power station, Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve is now …
Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield
Sheffield has many nicknames, but our favourite is probably ‘The Outdoor City’ due to the myriad of outdoor activities on its …
Respecting The Great Outdoors of Yorkshire – Walkers and Landowners
I live for the outdoors and I love to get out hiking as much as possible. In the wild, within nature …
Signs of spring
Enjoying the many positives of spring is a welcome relief after months of colder temperatures and gloomy days in isolation. Seeing …
Ogden Water
If you’re looking for a lovely spring walk where you can take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy what nature has …
Family Walk at Hackfall Wood, Masham
Which ingredients make for the perfect family walk? I would imagine that whatever they are, you’ll be able to tick them …
The Best Yorkshire Walks For A Lockdown Catch-Up
A lot has happened over the last year and you’ll no doubt have tonnes of gossip to catch up on with …
Visiting Pompocali in Hetchell Woods
This is one of our favourite walks, with lots of routes you could take. You enter from Tenter Hill Lane and …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – St Aidan’s
Pete tells us why he loves RSPB St Aidan’s so much and gives us an overview of some of the wildlife he photographs there.
The Cleveland Way: Robin Hood’s Bay to Boggle Hole
This is a great walk for all ages, with beautiful views and plenty to do along the way. Tide–permitting: Walk along …
Wakefield’s ‘The Gnome Roam’
Although this walk is frankly brilliant, I always feel it’s somewhat overlooked by the many families who visit Newmillerdam. Most people …
May Beck to Falling Foss
If ever there was a magical woodland walk, this is it. Take the trail through the trees on a 2-mile circular …
How a stroll along your local canal can help protect the environment
With 500km of towpaths and beautiful waterside vistas steeped in history, Yorkshire’s canal and river network offers some truly memorable walking …