James Bradley

The quiet hills, dales and villages of East Riding of Yorkshire are threaded with miles and miles of quiet footpaths. Here are a few of our favourite routes, from the Yorkshire Wolds to Flamborough Head.

This challenging hike passes through 11 dales and includes landscapes depicted in paintings by the English artist David Hockney

Tranquil dales, cosy pubs and beautiful valleys: some of the most rewarding walks in Britain can be found in the rolling wolds of Yorkshire. We take a look at some of our favourite Yorkshire Wold walks – each route includes detailed directions, images and a map.

This figure-of-eight walk through the Yorkshire Wolds includes medieval villages and quiet wolds - the route can be cut in half for those looking for a half-day adventure

A moderate-level 8.5-mile walk through the Yorkshire Wolds and landscape, and that inspired artist David Hockney to paint some of his greatest works

Discover quiet dales and old ways on this 7.4-mile circular walk through the Yorkshire Wolds

A nine-mile circular walk through the Yorkshire Worlds, stopping off at the medieval village of Wharram Percy

A 7.7-mile walk through the rolling hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Wolds

Ramble through deep dales, a quaint village and enchanting woods on this six-mile walk through the Yorkshire Wolds

A 10-mile walk through some of the lesser-known valleys and hills in the Yorkshire Wolds

Take a hike through peaceful dales and wolds and along country lanes on this moderate-level route through the Yorkshire Wolds.