Knaresborough walks

Great circular walk to visit Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous ruins of Fountains Abbey. Fees apply to visit the Fountains Abbey.

A pleasant stroll to our local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route

Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.

An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.

A lovely walk through Hackfall Woods, taking in all the features (highlighted in bold) and with a detour to visit to the tea shop in Grewelthorpe mid way. Lots of interest and different seasons provide changing views as the follies and grottoes are hidden or revealed by the trees.

A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.

Onto Ilkley Moor for fine views, a historic well cottage and iconic rock formations.

Enigmatic rock carvings and all the best-loved highlights of Ilkley Moor.

A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.

Varied walk to east of Kilburn starting at free carpark in front of the pub and church. The walk is varied with slight climbs and dips and open and forrested sections. There are spectacular views over the lower surrounding countryside.

This North York Moors walk includes a further stage in the series of circular walks on the theme of the Cleveland Way. This route takes in a short section of the Cleveland Way between Cold Kirby and Rievaulx Bridge and provides an excellent taste of the scenery in this area.

A nice and easy walk mostly on Wakefield Way and along the Aire & Calder Navigation.

An easy linear walk from Castleford Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Station.

A nice and easy circular walk around Airedale Square.

The ideal route to do your 30 minutes of walks by day.

A circular walk around the countryside West of Rievaulx Abbey, passing the fish ponds that were established by the monks, the lovely village of Old Byland and its ancient church, then Caydale Mill and the valley that returns to the River Rye and the emerging views of Rievaulx Abbey.

A short circular walk along River Aire and through open fields.

Lovely circular walk along the River Aire from Ferrybridge.