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 from … Read more
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.
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 explore, … Read more
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 where … Read more
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 another … Read more
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 breathtaking. … Read more
Roundhay Park’s Adventure Trails
The beautiful Roundhay Park in North Leeds is a much-frequented spot among many local families. A family trip there often includes a … Read more
Swinton Estate – Swinton Country Club to the Bivouac
This is a 3 mile (one way) walk that takes about 1.5 hours on the Swinton Estate. The route is rough going … Read more
Swinton Bivouac – Druid’s Temple and Sole Beck
This is a 5-mile circular walk that takes in the mysterious Druid’s Temple folly and the ruins of Lobley Hall, some lovely … Read more
Brontë Birthplace walk
Thornton, just outside Bradford, is a hidden Yorkshire gem. Not only is it the birthplace of the Brontës, it has some stunning … Read more
Market Weighton to Londesborough – a circular walk in the Yorkshire Wolds
A 7.5 mile walk over easy terrain Parking – Public Car Park at Market Weighton This popular route makes for an easy … Read more
Lindley Wood Reservoir Circular Walk
Lindley Wood Reservoir is the oldest of the reservoirs in the Washburn Valley. Built between 1869 and 1876. Further up the valley … Read more
Wellbeing By Water – Looking Beyond #BlueMonday
Blue Monday…. Is it really the most depressing day of the year? Simply put, no. The third Monday in January isn’t the … Read more
Merlin the Chocolate Wizard’s Sandsend Walk
This gorgeous beach always seems to have a micro climate of it’s own – and this walk was no different. Merlin the … Read more
Welcome to Walkshire
Welcome to Walkshire, the year long campaign from Welcome to Yorkshire to make the county the home of walking in the UK. … Read more
Find Your Feet – Tips For Walking Beginners
Walking in the great outdoors is most definitely one of the great joys of life. Getting out in the fresh air, taking … Read more
Buggy-friendly Temple Newsam, Leeds
As a family with two young children, we’re always on the look out for places to go that really make you feel … Read more
Rabbit Ings, Barnsley
Family walks are not about distance. They’re about spending time together, exploring wildlife and having fun. Short walks keep little legs happy … Read more