🥾 On foot
Walking routes in North Yorkshire
Walking and hiking routes you can reach car-free, each with a map, GPX download, and the scenic bus or train to the start.
- 464 walks
- 80 counties
Walks
Showing 1–23 of 23
ChallengingA Pennine Journey
North Yorkshire
A challenging linear stretch of the Pennine Journey through North Yorkshire's limestone country, passing tumuli, Feizor and the dramatic gorge of Trow Gill.
⛰ +388 m⏱ 3 hr 15 min
EasyBattlefield Trail
North Yorkshire
An easy 4.3 km circular walk in North Yorkshire linking the Rockingham Arms with Dacre's Cross, passing close to the evocative Bloody Meadow.
⛰ +76 m⏱ 1 hr
EasyBentham Heritage Trail A
North Yorkshire
A gentle 3.2 km circular heritage trail linking Bentham and Fowgill, with village inns, a chapel and easy North Yorkshire countryside.
⛰ +71 m⏱ 45 min
- Moderate
Bentham Heritage Trail B
North Yorkshire
A moderate 6.2 km circular heritage trail from Bentham out to Fowgill and back, weaving through quiet North Yorkshire countryside on the edge of the Dales.
⛰ +110 m⏱ 1 hr 30 min
ModerateBrimham Rocks Boundary Walk
North Yorkshire
A short but rewarding climb from Summerbridge up through High Wood to the weathered gritstone outcrops of Brimham Moor.
⛰ +154 m⏱ 1 hr
EasyBuckden To Kettlewell walk, Upper Wharfdale
North Yorkshire
An easy 5.8 km linear walk down Upper Wharfedale from Buckden to Kettlewell, passing Cow Pasture Barn and the village of Starbotton.
⛰ +114 m⏱ 1 hr 30 min
- Moderate
Buckden to Starbotton Hillside and River Walk, Upper Wharfdale
North Yorkshire
A moderate circular walk in Upper Wharfedale linking Buckden and Starbotton via a high hillside path and a gentler return along the River Wharfe.
⛰ +328 m⏱ 2 hr 30 min
ModerateDalby Beck Red Trail
North Yorkshire
A moderate 4.7 km circular from Thornton-le-Dale into the wooded fringes of Dalby Forest, following Thornton Beck up towards Low Dalby.
⛰ +235 m⏱ 1 hr 30 min
- Easy
Discover Langstrothdale valley trail, Upper Wharfdale
North Yorkshire
A gentle 3.2 km circular through Upper Wharfedale's quiet limestone valley, linking the riverside hamlets of Yockenthwaite and Deepdale.
⛰ +89 m⏱ 45 min
- Moderate
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks
North Yorkshire
A moderate linear walk from Summerbridge through Nidderdale farmland to the moorland edge below Brimham Rocks, with big skies and birds of prey.
⛰ +190 m⏱ 2 hr 15 min
- Moderate
Fields and Fell Beck trail from Brimham Rocks
North Yorkshire
A short but rewarding climb from Summerbridge onto Brimham Moor, passing weathered gritstone outcrops, Fell Beck and the curious Druid's Idol. ["Brimham Rocks North Yorkshire", "Druid's Idol Brimham", "Brimham Moor heather", "Nidderdale landscape", "Summerbridge Yorkshire"]
⛰ +222 m⏱ 1 hr 15 min
EasyFountains Abbey Ancient Trees Walk
North Yorkshire
A gentle 4.9 km linear stroll through Studley Royal's parkland, passing ancient trees, ice houses, a tranquil lake and the Obelisk in North Yorkshire.
⛰ +108 m⏱ 1 hr 15 min
ModerateHorse Head Moor and Deepdale walk, Upper Wharfdale
North Yorkshire
A moderate 7 km linear walk over Horse Head Moor, linking Beckermonds and Yockenthwaite high above the young River Wharfe in Upper Wharfedale.
⛰ +334 m⏱ 2 hr
ModerateIngleton Waterfalls Trail
North Yorkshire
A moderate 4.9 km trail through wooded gorges and limestone country, linking Pecca Falls, Scar End and the dramatic Baxenghyll Gorge near Ingleton.
⛰ +266 m⏱ 1 hr 30 min
EasyLimestone Walk
North Yorkshire
An easy 3.4 km linear walk through North Yorkshire's limestone country, with gentle ascent and classic Dales-style scenery in about an hour.
⛰ +102 m⏱ 60 min
- Moderate
Malham Tarn Archaeology walk, Malham
North Yorkshire
A moderate 7.4 km circular walk above Malham Tarn, exploring limestone hills and archaeological landscapes around Seaty Hill and Great Close Scar.
⛰ +204 m⏱ 2 hr
- Easy
Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve Walk, Malham
North Yorkshire
A short, easy circuit around one of England's highest natural lakes, exploring the wetlands and limestone country of Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve.
⛰ +69 m⏱ 45 min
- Easy
Malham Tarn trail for Trampers, Malham
North Yorkshire
An easy, accessible 5.3 km linear trail to Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales, designed for Trampers and passing Water Houses on the way.
⛰ +146 m⏱ 1 hr 30 min
- Moderate
Malham Tarn Upland Farm Circular Walk
North Yorkshire
A moderate 6.9 km circular through Malham's upland farms and limestone country, passing Water Houses with views toward Great Close Scar.
⛰ +164 m⏱ 1 hr 45 min
EasyMalham Village to Janet's Foss
North Yorkshire
A short, easy stroll from Malham village through wooded pasture to the mossy waterfall of Janet's Foss, deep in the Yorkshire Dales.
⛰ +85 m⏱ 30 min
- Easy
Riccall Round Walk 2
North Yorkshire
A gentle half-hour village stroll from Riccall Park (The Rec), ideal for families and easygoing walkers on the flat lowlands of the Vale of York.
⛰ +7 m⏱ 30 min
ModerateUpper Wharfdale Ranger Run, Upper Wharfdale
North Yorkshire
A moderate 8.1 km linear walk through Upper Wharfedale, linking Hubberholme, Buckden and Cray with classic Yorkshire Dales views.
⛰ +301 m⏱ 2 hr 15 min
ModerateYockenthwaite to Cray walk, Upper Wharfdale
North Yorkshire
A moderate 7 km circular through Upper Wharfedale, linking the hamlets of Yockenthwaite, Hubberholme, Buckden and Cray on field and fellside paths.
⛰ +241 m⏱ 2 hr