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The Seven Bridges and beyond Studley Roger
Visorando Member
5.70 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant circular walk combining the Seven Bridges walk with paths through the delightful Studley Roger, then eastwards to the outskirts of Ripon to return via Whitcliffe and the Mackershaw Pastures.
Fountains Abbey
8.42 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Markington with Wallerthwaite (North Yorkshire)
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.
Hackfall Woods Loop
3.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Burton-on-Yore (North Yorkshire)
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.
Kilburn east circular
4.63 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Kilburn High and Low (North Yorkshire)
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.
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
6.63 mi
+466 ft
-440 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)
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.
Surprise View
Association / Club / Walk leader1.61 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Otley (West Yorkshire)
A pleasant stroll to a local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route
Otley and the River Wharfe
7.99 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.
Chevin Forest Park
4.62 mi
+420 ft
-433 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
12.51 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,640 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Cold Kirby (North Yorkshire)
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.
River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor
4.88 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.
Cow and Calf
3.33 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Onto Ilkley Moor for fine views, a historic well cottage and iconic rock formations.
The Swastika and Badger Stones
6.91 mi
+899 ft
-873 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Enigmatic rock carvings and all the best-loved highlights of Ilkley Moor.
Grimwith Reservoir
6.76 mi
+404 ft
-390 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
Circular reservoir walk, fresh around Grimwith Reservoir.
Rievaulx
6.67 mi
+505 ft
-482 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Old Byland and Scawton (North Yorkshire)
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.
Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk
11.50 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oswaldkirk (North Yorkshire)
This North Yorkshire walk is full of interest, visiting three villages, the rivers Rye and Riccal, a section of old railway and a section of the Ebor Way. The route also starts from an excellent pub.
Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey
4.58 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bolton Abbey (North Yorkshire)
This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.
Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back
6.08 mi
+502 ft
-482 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
This is a short walk from the car park next to Helmsley Castle. This is good for a short winter day or a longer day if you want to explore the ruins of the castle and then walk over to Rievaulx Abbey and explore it too. There is a good cafe at Rievaulx Abbey and a good selection of shops in Helmsley.
Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley
9.76 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk starts from Helmsley and takes in Beck Dale, the River Rye & Rievaulx Abbey before joining the final stage of the Cleveland Way from Rievaulx Bridge back to Helmsley.
Hawnby Moor and Hill
5.87 mi
+774 ft
-751 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
This is a very pleasant walk which is not too demanding in terms of length, ascent or navigation. It follows good tracks over the moors; with varied scenery, great views from the top of Hawnby Hill and a lovely country pub en-route.
Note: it is a slightly shorter and easier variant of Hawnby Hill and Moor.
Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors
8.33 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors route explores the moors to the north of the village of Hawnby and mainly uses moorland tracks. The walk makes a circuit of Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors and gives views into upper Ryedale, Bilsdale and Ladhill Gill.
Hawnby Hill and Moor
6.72 mi
+928 ft
-892 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
This is a very pleasant walk which is not too demanding in terms of length, ascent or navigation. It follows good tracks over the moors, quiet farm roads and has one section over the moor on a narrow path through the heather. Varied scenery, great views from the top of Hawnby Hill and a lovely country pub en-route.
Note: a slightly shorter variant called Hawnby Moor and Hill also starts from the same place.
Black Hambleton Circular
6.50 mi
+748 ft
-732 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Osmotherley (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather. It can be a little challenging in terms of navigation at the start but an alternative has been provided.
Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
9.55 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk around Rievaulx Moor is easy to follow and gives periodic views into the lower valleys below the Rievaulx Bank. There are some muddy stretches after heavy rain.
Castleford to Pontefract
Tourist office4.54 mi
+230 ft
-69 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy linear walk from Castleford Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Station.
Stanley to Castleford
8.16 mi
+36 ft
-121 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice and easy walk mostly on Wakefield Way and along the Aire & Calder Navigation.
Airedale Square via Well Wood
2.82 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice and easy circular walk around Airedale Square.
Airedale Health Centre to Gallows Hill
1.26 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
The ideal route to do your 30 minutes of walks by day.
The Stanley Ferry Pub to Park Hill
1.99 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk along Aire and Calder Navigation and Park Hill.
The Stanley Ferry Pub to Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve
2.40 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
The Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve is small but contains a wide variety of habitats and can be enjoyed in any season of the year.
The Stanley Ferry Pub to Southern Wahslands Reserve
2.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A walk in Southern Washlands Nature Reserve with its lakes, beautiful trees, wildlife and excellent views of the River Calder.
Ferrybridge Community Centre around Brotherton Marshes
2.97 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along River Aire and through open fields.
Ferrybridge Medical Centre to Brotherton Church
2.51 mi
+69 ft
-52 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
Lovely circular walk along the River Aire from Ferrybridge.
Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton
6.52 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from West Witton (North Yorkshire)
This a pleasant walk in Wensleydale that allows you to enjoy this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The highlights of the walk include the River Ure, Redmire Force and the Chapel of the Kinights Templar.
From Pinderfields Hospital to Newton Hill
1.72 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk around Pinderfields Hospital passing by hill and golf course.
Kirkhamgate to Stanley
7.19 mi
+308 ft
-512 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice walk from Kirkhamgate to Stanley using Wakefield Way.
New Southgate Surgery to Newton Hill
2.04 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A moderately difficult walk, mainly on good field side footpaths together with some roadside walking.
Newton Bar Depot to Wrenthorpe Park
1.85 mi
+72 ft
-75 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk passing by Red Hall and Wrenthorpe Park.
St Swithuns to Broadreach Lock
1.93 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk, mainly all-weather footpaths together with some field walking.
St Swithuns to Kirkthorpe
3.56 mi
+148 ft
-128 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A moderately difficult circular walk round The Half Moon Ox-Bow Lake.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate
7.38 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk passing through farmland, onto the open moors and up to the ridge with the dramatic Wainstones. Return via the peaceful hamlet of Urra, passing the farm at Bilsdale Hall. Good refreshments in the Buck in at Chop Gate.
Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
10.11 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,266 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk takes you into the wild open moorland of this National Park. The route is mostly along well defined tracks and paths but do choose fine weather to enjoy the view.
Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin
7.57 mi
+148 ft
-233 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
From Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin using mostly the Wakefield Way.
The Rudland Ridge
10.13 mi
+873 ft
-899 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bransdale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors circular walk's main focus is to enjoy the views from Rudland Rigg. This is a quiet part of this National Park and you can almost be guaranteed solitude.
From the Maypole
2.14 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from the Maypole and around Gawthorpe.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
3.54 mi
+243 ft
-256 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
From Kirkgate Train Station
1.50 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular and easy walk mainly along River Calder.
From Heath to Goosehill, Kirkthorpe and back
3.61 mi
+148 ft
-138 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Warmfield cum Heath (West Yorkshire)
This walk start at the large common at Heath, then take you along footpath and bridleways to the smaller commons at Warmfields, Goosehill and Kirkthorp where you can discover the hidden gems such as pond at Goosehill or the village stocks, last used in the 1860's, at Kirkthorp.
Featherstone Library to the Sports Field
1.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A quick and lovely walk to (re)discover Featherstone.
Featherstone Library to Purston Park
1.45 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A short and easy circular walk from Featherstone Library.
Featherstone Library to Old Town Hall
1.08 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A short walk around a playing field in Featherstone.
Featherstone Library
2.03 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A short and easy circular walk around Featherstone Library.
Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales
63.82 mi
+4,944 ft
-4,951 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Richmond (North Yorkshire)
A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.
From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale
11.53 mi
+2,103 ft
-2,126 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A nice 11 mile walk starting and finishing at the Lord Stones Cafe at the top of Carlton Bank, where there is good parking. It takes in the three North facing hills and the climb to Round Hill. The route returns down past Bilsdale Hall to Seave Green. From here it passes through rolling pastures to a short section on Raisdale Road before taking a lovely path through woods and over the moors back to the start.
In total it is 11.66 miles and covers 2262ft of ascent and descent.
Cringle Moor and The Wainstones
5.48 mi
+1,010 ft
-974 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A half day, circular walk which takes in the three summits of the north facing ridge which runs from Lordstones to The Wainstones. It returns via the path which runs below the ridge and finishes at the Lordstones cafe.
Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill
2.98 mi
+82 ft
-69 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk from Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill.
Healey Old Mills
2.78 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Ossett Town Centre to Spring Mill
1.70 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy walk mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Ossett Town Center to Pildacre Hill
1.82 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on pavements and good footpaths.
St George’s Centre to Airedale Heights
1.10 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk with superb panoramic views from the top of the hill.
St George’s Centre to the Lupset Pub
1.14 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from St George’s Centre passing by Mormon Church.
A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
11.77 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,037 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Farndale West (North Yorkshire)
This lovely walk takes you on a tour of upper Farndale; a delightful and peaceful valley in the North York Moors. Starting at Low Mill it heads immediately uphill onto Blakey Ridge and follows the old iron ore railway towards the head of the dale, with great views, before descending into farmland and eventually taking the riverside path back to Low Mill. Where the walking is on the road these are quiet and traffic will be infrequent.
Shibden Hall
2.82 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
An easy, mostly level stroll to a local landmark.
Shibden Dale
3.90 mi
+548 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
Explore the valley short cut option and a surprise.
Calderdale Way taster
7.32 mi
+879 ft
-860 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Calderdale (West Yorkshire)
An energetic and varied walk sampling the Calderdale and Brinle Way.
Hasty Bank
10.82 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,125 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Hasty Bank taking in badgers Stone and Tripsdale. A Desolated Moorland walk.
Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
13.50 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,457 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.
Westerdale and Baysdale Circular
14.24 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,198 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Kildale (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk with three parts. The first is the ascent of the secluded Westerdale; through farmland and upland moors to the old ironstone railway. The second section takes the old railway track westwards to the Bloworth Crossing. Lastly, take a moorland track north and then northeast to follow more tracks over the moors and down into Baysdale, passing Baysdale Abbey Farm and follow paths along the moor edge and back to the parking. A great variety of farmland and moorland, some super views and usually tranquil, with a plethora of wild birds in late spring and summer.
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- Aldfield
- Aldwark
- Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton
- Arkendale
- Asenby
- Azerley
- Baldersby
- Beckwithshaw
- Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton
- Birdforth
- Bishop Monkton
- Bishop Thornton
- Boroughbridge
- Brafferton and Helperby
- Brearton
- Bridge Hewick
- Burton Leonard
- Castley
- Cattal
- Catton
- Clint cum Hamlets
- Coneythorpe and Clareton
- Copgrove
- Copt Hewick
- Cundall with Leckby
- Dalton
- Dishforth
- Dunsforths
- East Tanfield
- Eldmire with Crakehill
- Ellenthorpe
- Farnham
- Fawdington
- Ferrensby
- Flawith
- Flaxby
- Follifoot
- Givendale
- Goldsborough
- Great Ouseburn
- Great Ribston with Walshford
- Green Hammerton
- Hampsthwaite
- Humberton
- Hunsingore
- Hutton Conyers
- Hutton-Sessay
- Kearby with Netherby
- Killinghall
- Kirby Hall
- Kirby Hill
- Kirk Deighton
- Kirk Hammerton
- Kirkby Overblow
- Knaresborough
- Langthorpe
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
- Little Ouseburn
- Little Ribston
- Littlethorpe
- Markenfield Hall
- Markington with Wallerthwaite
- Marton cum Grafton
- Marton-le-Moor
- Melmerby
- Middleton Quernhow
- Milby
- Myton-on-Swale
- Newby with Mulwith
- Nidd
- North Deighton
- North Rigton
- North Stainley with Sleningford
- Norton Conyers
- Norton-le-Clay
- Pannal and Burn Bridge
- Plompton
- Rainton with Newby
- Raskelf
- Ripley
- Ripon
- Roecliffe
- Scotton
- Scriven
- Sessay
- Sharow
- Sicklinghall
- Skelton-on-Ure
- South Stainley with Cayton
- Spofforth with Stockeld
- Studley Roger
- Sutton with Howgrave
- Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby
- Tholthorpe
- Thornton Bridge
- Thornville
- Thorp Arch
- Thorpe Underwoods
- Tockwith
- Topcliffe
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney
- Walton
- Wath
- Weeton
- West Tanfield
- Westwick
- Wetherby
- Whixley
- Wighill
- Wilstrop