🥾 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
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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
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
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
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
- 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
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
EasyRiccall 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