Walks in North Yorkshire
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire: What to see and do
With its rich history, scenic River Nidd setting, and iconic landmarks such as Knaresborough Castle and the impressive Viaduct, there’s plenty to explore.
Malham Cove walk, Yorkshire Dales
Enjoy a spectacular walk around Malham Cove, famed for its incredible geology, bountiful wildlife and links to the Harry Potter films.
Thornborough Henges walk, North Yorkshire
Explore the 'Stonehenge of the North' on this 4.7-mile circular walk in North Yorkshire
Yordas Cave walk, Yorkshire Dales
This 6-mile walk in North Yorkshire winds through Kingsdale among limestone boulders and pavements, great chasms and bustling becks to reach Yordas Cave - don't forget to bring your torch if you're keen to explore inside...
Keld to Tan Hill Inn walk, North Yorkshire
Midway through this Yorkshire Dales walk, stop off at the Tan Hill Inn – the highest pub in Britain – before returning across the moors past Roman cairns and craggy tors
Walk: Crackpot Hall, North Yorkshire
Discover a lush corner of Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales where an intriguing ruin watches over a landscape of majestic waterfalls and verdant valleys
Malham Tarn walk, Yorkshire Dales
This short and easy walk around the wildlife-rich waters of Malham Tarn and beneath the cliffs of Great Close Scar is a Yorkshire Dales classic.
Walk: Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire
Head to the Yorkshire Dales in search of three of the national park’s finest attributes: limestone uplands, enchanting valleys and picturesque waterfalls with this easy walk.
Burnsall to Grassington walk, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a refreshing riverside walk through stunning Upper Wharfedale in the south-east corner of the Yorkshire Dales, stopping to paddle, slide down rapids or leap into cool, clear plunge pools
Walk: Rosedale, North Yorkshire
Suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users, this easy-access route follows the Rosedale Mineral Railway with stunning views across the North York Moor's rolling countryside
Walk: Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire
Climb from the Yorkshire town of Pateley Bridge to heights of Guise Cliff for stirring views over the hills and waters of Nidderdale
Walk: Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire
A rite of passage for all local buggy-pushing parents and grandparents, this walk around Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden rates as one of the best days out in Yorkshire.
Walk: Hawes, Aysgill Force and Hardraw Force, North Yorkshire
Visit a series of enchanting waterfalls on this seven-mile walk, starting and ending in the Yorkshire Dales village of Hawes.
Walk: Cowlam, Cottam and Garton-on-the-Wolds, North Yorkshire
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
Walk: Thixendale, North Yorkshire
Discover quiet dales and old ways on this 7.4-mile circular walk through the Yorkshire Wolds
Walk: River Wharfe and Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire
Stroll along the sylvan banks of a Yorkshire river on this moderate six-mile walk. Enjoy sights ranging from the dramatic ruins of a 12th-century priory to the grandiose arch of an old stone bridge.
Best walks in North Yorkshire
Hike over rugged hills in the North York Moors and beside wild tarns among the Yorkshire Dales with our favourite North Yorkshire hikes
Guide to walking the Cleveland Way: places to stay, things to do
Gorgeous coast, pretty fishing harbours, rugged hills and ancient monuments – all in one spectacular route. Welcome to the wonders of North Yorkshire’s Cleveland Way with our expert guide on how to walk this epic route, plus places to stay and useful travel advice.
Day out: Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
Discover a stunning part of the Yorkshire Dales, including Britain’s highest waterfall, pretty wildflower meadows and the home of a much-loved cheese
Walk: Great Ayton Moor, North Yorkshire
This short walk takes you across Great Ayton Moor in the North York Moors National Park to an isolated World War II building, masqueraded as an entire city in order to save Middlesbrough from burning.
Walk: Keld and Crackpot Hall, North Yorkshire
Discover the quiet Upper Swaledale valley in the Yorkshire Dales with a six-mile walk complete with cascading rivers, spooky ruins and beautiful meadows – and a good pub too
Walk: Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire
From a fine dining pub sat deep within a Pennines valley to the intriguingly named hamlet of Booze, this 7.5-mile walk takes in the impressive bleakness of Arkengarthdale and its surrounding upland moors.
