Tag: Walks in York

Clifton, Skelton and the Ouse Starting from the city centre, this walk heads north-west, mainly using green corridors, to Skelton. It then heads for the river Ouse, following it all the way back to the start. If you haven’t got time for all four hours, the walk can be shortened by returning from Rawcliffe Park […]

Kirby Underdale and ThixendaleTime: 3 3/4 hours   Distance: 8 milesA classic Wolds walk, this route connects two remote villages via hillsides with far-reaching views and deep enclosed valleys. Is this walk for me?This is a fairly challenging walk. There are two big climbs, steady and long rather than steep plus a number of lesser […]

Time: 2 3/4 hours    Distance: 5 1/2 miles Harrogate, Harlow Carr, and Birk CragStarting in the town centre, this walk from Harrogate has three distinct sections. The first is an easy stroll, much of it through parkland towards the Royal Horticultural Society’s Harlow Carr gardens. The next section traverses woodlands and crags while the […]

Exploring the Howardian Hills countryside to the north and east of Terrington, this walk traverses a pleasant mix of woodland, pasture, and arable farmland. Is this walk for me? There are quite a few climbs on this walk but most are short and relatively gentle. The route is generally clear and well-signed except for some […]

Thinking of doing the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge? We hear from YLL’s Writer, Em on her latest hiking adventure. The Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge is no mean feat – climbing the heights of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough all in one day – and not long ago, I finally took the plunge to do it raising […]

8 miles – 3¾ hours This walk explores the undulating countryside west of Wetherby. Apart from one steep climb, gradients are modest. Most of the route is well surfaced, but the tracks at direction points 5 and 6 can be muddy. There are a couple of places where care is needed in following the directions […]