Walking around the York City Walls with Kids
Walking around the ancient walls in York is one of our favourite things to do with our kids. Seeing the city …
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.
Five Things That Always Happen on a Walk With Children
You can guarantee five things that will happen on a walk with children and I can almost set my watch by it on our favourite Walkshire jaunt.
Walk: Malton and Broughton Lane
Malton and Swinton is a 9.8 kilometer loop trail located near Malton, North Yorkshire, England and is rated as moderate. The …
Walk: Malton and Swinton
Malton and Swinton is a 9.8 kilometer loop trail located near Malton, North Yorkshire, England and is rated as moderate. The …
Walk: Howardian Hills Circular
Howardian Hills Circular is a 13.2 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Malton, North Yorkshire, England that features beautiful wild …
Walk: A Pennine Journey
From Settle to Hadrian’s Wall and back the walk showcases the wonderful variety of walking experiences available within northern England with …
Skipton Castle Woods
If you are visiting Skipton, you simply have to walk through Skipton Woods. It’s the perfect place for little ones to …
Walk: Pennine Bridleway National Trail
From the Peak District to the Yorkshire Dales, follow old drover’s roads, ancient packhorse routes and bridleways on a journey through …
Walkshire through the eyes of an 8 year old
Here is a blog by our youngest contributor, so far, Eden. He was asked to write about his three favourite walks …
Walk: Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Enjoy the healing and soothing power of trees in this easy walk around Thorp Perrow Arboretum. The Route GPX Route Map …
Walk: Burton Constable Hall & Grounds
A scenic walking route taking in the very best of Burton Constable Hall & Grounds, near Hull. The Route GPX Route …
Railway Children Walk
Distance: About 2.5 miles Pram friendly: No As well as being famous for the home of the Brontë sisters, Haworth has …
Walk: Hawes
A calm walk through the town of Hawes. With plenty a shops to see on your way through, this walk is …
Walk: Malham Tarn
A peaceful walk around beautiful Malham Tarn. Whilst walking round the lake, look out and listen for great crested grebe, moorhen, …
Walk: Reeth
A cheerful walk from Reeth village green to Reeth Swing Bridge. While walking along the river keep an eye out for …
Walk: Grimwith
This simple walk takes you around the beautiful Grimwith Reservoir. Take along your binoculars and you might see wigeon, teal, greylag …
Walk: Bolton Abbey
An easy access walk at the delightful Bolton Abbey alongside the River Wharfe. This tranquil walk takes you past a well …
Walk: Askham Bar to Askham Bog and Copmanthorpe Trail
An easy walk through woodland and meadows with a chance to see orchids, giant Royal ferns, deer and a wide variety …
Walk: Stainforth Force
This walk starts in the quiet town of Settle and takes you down to fascinating Stainforth Foss. The Route GPX Route …
Walk: River Rawthey
An easy walk through and around the friendly town of Sedbergh. This walk takes you from the middle of Sedbergh down …
Walk: Stamford Bridge to Kexby Return
A picturesque circular riverside walk from Stamford Bridge to Kexby returning via woodland, fields and a disused railway line. The Route …
Otley Chevin for families
As a family with primary school-aged children, we love enjoying a local walk and the views and countryside in Wharfedale are …
Walk: A riverside stroll at Carlton
A very pleasant stroll through the countryside on this circular walk with a section devoted to The River Aire as it …
Walk: York Millennium Bridge to the York Designer Outlet
An easy riverside walk on the outskirts of York, which passes through two nationally important wildlife sites; Fulford Ings and Naburn …
Walk: Haddlesey and Selby Canal
An interesting circular walk, partly on The Trans-Pennine Trail and mainly featuring the tranquil Selby Canal but also Burn Airfield and …
Walk: Acomb to Rufforth
This route passes through some very scenic, flower-filled countryside, slightly hilly and with some wonderful views. The walk links Acomb, York …
Walk: River Foss Trail, York
A lovely riverside walk with an abundance of wildlife. The walk follows the River Foss from Haxby to York City Centre. …
Walk: Cotter Force
A secluded walk to the fierce Cotter Force. This woodland walk will take you to the valley of waterfalls which is …
Walk: Grassington
This easy walk takes you around the quaint village of Grassington and along the River Wharfe. The Route GPX Route Map …
Walk: Grinton
This quiet walk will take you to the fascinating Grinton Smelt Mill on Cogden Moor. Take a peek into the past …
Walk: Gordale Scar
Located just out of Malham is an easy access route into the towering cliffs of Gordale Scar. This walk is for …
Walk: East Cowick Circular
This easy walk starting from East Cowick Village Hall near Snaith in East Yorkshire has 17 numbered sign posts to guide …
Walk: Addingham and Bolton Abbey
A walk of real contrasts on the southern fringes of the Yorkshire Dales. With spectacular views from Chelker Reservoir to riverside …
Walk: Burnsall
A refreshing walk along the River Wharfe. This 700m length of a popular section of the Dales Way runs between the …
Walk: Malham Cove
A peaceful walk to the beautiful Malham Cove. This walk starts in the village of Malham allowing you to see this …
Walk: Pollington Canal, Cowick Gorse and Dorr Lane
This circular walk through the countryside to Pollington uses part of The Trans Pennine Trail. There are splendid views of the …