Stories about our favourite walks from our team of contributorsFollowing the footsteps of iconic Yorkshire women
There is no shortage of iconic Yorkshire women. From athletes and aviators breaking world records to authors and aid-givers challenging society stereotypes, … Read more
Walkshire
Stories about our favourite walks from our team of contributors
Our Walkshire campaign covers walks for all, whether you’re a family, couple or just want to stretch your own legs with or without a four legged companion. We demonstrate the physical and mental benefits of walking whether its in your leisure time or a lunch hour stroll.
We’ve invited a handful of guest bloggers to share their Walkshire experiences with us, from their favourite routes to perfect days out, read their blogs to get inspired for your next walk.
10 dog-friendly Yorkshire walks for foodies
Celebrate national Walk Your Dog Month with 10 dog-friendly Yorkshire walks for foodies.
8 Best Winter Walks in East Yorkshire
As we wallow in the bleak midwinter, what better way to beat the blues than with an uplifting winter walk in the … Read more
A Very Merry Walkshire Christmas
Here at Welcome to Yorkshire, we have spent a year celebrating walking in Yorkshire. Inspired by the local community as we walked … Read more
Lotherton Christmas Lights Walk
Lotherton Christmas Lights Walk is a great festive family day out. With sparkly Christmas lights and a gorgeous hall in the background, … Read more
Haworth Village and Park
Explore Haworth village and park with the family on this 1-mile walk that is particularly enchanting just before Christmas.
Bishop Wilton and Deep Dale Circular
This 8-mile circular walk from Bishop Wilton to Deep Dale is a magnificent way to take in the Wolds in the East … Read more
Allerthorpe Common and Waplington
A dog-friendly five-mile circular walk around Allerthope and Waplington in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Haworth to Hebden Bridge
Today’s walk of the day is a eight mile linear route from the historic Haworth to the ‘hip’ Hebden Bridge. Your start … Read more
Six Dales Trail
Today’s walk of the day is the Six Dales Trail. This is one of the most ambitious walks that we have featured … Read more
Views along the River Ouse
Today’s walk of the day is a York walk taking in the views along the River Ouse in Yorkshire’s oldest city. Firstly, … Read more
Woodhouse Ridge Circular
Today’s walk of the day takes you along Woodhouse Ridge on the outskirts of Leeds in an easy two-mile circuit. This secluded … Read more
Pennine Bridleway National Trail
Today’s Walk of the Day is the Pennine Bridleway National Trail, stretching a vast two-hundred and five miles from the Derbyshire Peak … Read more
Goitstock Waterfall Walk
Goitstock Waterfall is an exciting visit and an underappreciated location in the West Yorkshire countryside. It is close to Bingley and often … Read more
The Harland Way: Wetherby to Spofforth Railway Walk
There are so many dog walks on the Harland Way. These are my favourite kinds of walk as they have lots of … Read more
Hirst Wood and Saltaire
The route through Hirst Wood and Saltaire is a great family walk. It is mostly flat with plenty of things to do … Read more
Towton Battlefield Trail
Today’s walk of the Day is the Towton Battlefield Trail. The trail takes you through the site of “probably the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil”.
Walking with Yorkshire’s spooky species
(Yorkshire Wildlife Trust) (Credit: Barn Owl-Wildstock) Take a walk with Yorkshire’s spooky species… if you dare! Here at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, we … Read more