The Trails Shop guide to the best walks in Yorkshire
And then you come across a website proudly claiming it has the "best walks" only to find it's a list of place names and a lot of seemingly unrelated ads.
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The best websites
We think the best websites have a good map and some decent directions. Perhaps some enticing photos, information about car parking and where the nearest café, pub, and loos are. Details of interesting things to see or do along the way are always a bonus. And helpfully, what to expect in terms of terrain, if there are any steps, stiles or gates, steep ascents/descents and whether it’s suitable for pushchairs, dogs, wheelchairs or children.
Whether you're looking for short walks, long distance multi-day challenges, family walks suitable for pushchairs or little legs, dog friendly walks, pub walks, tea-room walks or walks with great views we've found websites with walks to suit everyone and we've made a list of some the websites we use most regularly to find a good walk. Let us know if you agree and please do share your own recommendations.
The North York Moors National Park
Browse walks on the North York Moors National Park Authority's website or view our favourites below.
Photo CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED - A deep valley in the North York Moors by Jack Cousin - flickr.com/photos/jackcousin/43071550345
The Trails Shop recommends
Newtondale Walk
Find out more on the North York Moors National Park Authority's website.
Wainstones Walk
Find out more on the North York Moors National Park Authority's website.
Photo The Wain Stones from below by Peter S, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Looking for a book or map?
Browse the collection on our North York Moors page.
Photo by Thomas Fryatt on Unsplash
National Trails
Even if you're not looking for a multi-day hike, there are some fantastic short walks using the trails, taking in some of the best scenery in the county.
Visit the National Trails website to find out more or view our favourites below.
The Trails Shop recommends
Hebden Bridge Round
Find out more on the National Trails website.
Photo by Chris Combe from York, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Huggate
Find out more on the National Trails website.
Photo © National Trails (North)
Robin Hood's Bay Walk
Find out more on the National Trails website.
Photo © Malcolm Hodgson
Parsley Hay
It is recommended that horse riders start instead from Hartington Station where there is a dedicated horsebox parking area.
Find out more on the National Trails website.
CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED - The Tissington Trail in Derbyshire by JR P - flickr.com/photos/ugardener/3447990635/
Need a book or map?
Visit our National Trails page to select a trail and browse the collection.
Photo by Nick Seagrave on Unsplash
Leeds List
Visit their walks page to find their recommendations for everything from easy walks that end at the pub to crisp winter walks, canal walks and photogenic walks within an hour of Leeds!
Browse some of our favourite Leeds List walks below.
CC BY 2.0 DEED - Huddersfield Broad Canal by Tim Green - flickr.com/photos/atoach/4672605712/
The Trails Shop recommends
Knaresborough Circular
Find out more on the Leeds List website.
Photo CC BY 2.0 DEED - Knaresborough View by Karen Roe - flickr.com/photos/karen_roe/25358840582
Five Rise Locks Walk
Find out more on the Leeds List website.
Photo CC BY 2.0 DEED - Five Rise Locks by Tim Green - flickr.com/photos/atoach/5170505258
Haworth Circular
Find out more on the Leeds List website.
Photo Top Withens by Graham Hogg, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons