🥾 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 1–12 of 12
ModerateBentham 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
ModerateBuckden 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
- 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
ModerateFields 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
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
ModerateMalham 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
- 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
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