It was 40 years ago today – Cricket’s Walking Legend
in Headingley in Leeds
By Stuart Raynor It was July 20th 1981 when Ian Botham went from outstanding cricketer to sporting immortal at Headingley in Leeds. The out-of-form, …
Cliffe Castle Park
in West Yorkshire
Situated on the outskirts of Keighley in West Yorkshire is Cliffe Castle, a beautiful little park with the added bonus of …
Greno and Wharncliffe Woods Circular
in Sheffield in South Yorkshire
To the north of Sheffield, near Grenoside, lie Greno and Wharncliffe Woods. These are some fabulous woodlands to walk through and …
Canklow Woods Heritage Trail, Rotherham
in South Yorkshire
This is a 2-mile circuit walk through ancient woodland and a historical archaeological site on the outskirts of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. …
Count wildlife as you count your steps!
Here at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, we’re gearing up for the Great Yorkshire Creature Count (Saturday 19th June – Sunday 20th June …
Marsden Moor and Pule Hill Circular Walk
in West Yorkshire
This is a wonderful moorland and hill walk in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The walk is full of variety, from vast open …
Anthony Cockerill goes for a walk in the woods in the North York Moors…
in North Yorkshire in York
The woods of the North York Moors are, without doubt, my favourite place to walk. Yes, a hike up a fell …
Aireville Park, Skipton – not just a park
in Skipton
Aireville Park (BD23 1QR), in Skipton, is the best in the town by a long way. The park is at the …
Accessible Walking: Accessible Routes around Yorkshire
in Barnsley in Leeds in Wakefield
Whilst the simple act of actively appreciating the fresh air has a plethora of benefits for everyone tapping into the powerful …
Wakefield – a walking wonderland
in Nostell in Pontefract in Wakefield
When you think of walking in Yorkshire, you’re probably picturing wind-swept moors or the hills and valleys of the Dales. You’re …
Penistone Hill Country Park
in West Yorkshire
Penistone Hill Country Park is a beautiful area of open moorland, nestled near the famous Bronte village of Haworth in West …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – The Land Trust
in Doncaster
Jane was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in July 2003. She had moved back home to Pontefract in 2005 after living …
Endcliffe Park to Porter Clough
in Sheffield
Endcliffe Park is one of Sheffield’s most popular parks. It’s a great open space, with playground facilities and a family-friendly café, …
The big swim – Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs walk
in Fewston
Coming into the Swinsty Reservoir car park, you’re immediately into this glorious view – a sandy beach area and the start …
Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve, Brighouse Walk
in West Yorkshire
Once a quarry, landfill site and ash tip for the old Elland power station, Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve is now …
Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield
in Sheffield
Sheffield has many nicknames, but our favourite is probably ‘The Outdoor City’ due to the myriad of outdoor activities on its …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – St Aidan’s
in Castleford in Leeds
Pete tells us why he loves RSPB St Aidan’s so much and gives us an overview of some of the wildlife he photographs there.
May Beck to Falling Foss
in Whitby
If ever there was a magical woodland walk, this is it. Take the trail through the trees on a 2-mile circular …
Walk: Deffer Wood, Barnsley
in Barnsley
This fab circular walk is just amazing. At 4km, it is PERFECT for families and has pretty much everything you could …
Fraisethorpe to Bridlington
in Bridlington in East Yorkshire
Walking along the beautiful East Yorkshire Coast, from Fraisethorpe to Bridlington, is one of my favourite walks with my children. Situated …
Inclusive Walking with Experience Community – Newmillerdam
in Wakefield
Marie first joined Experience Community’s activities in 2014. She started out on our wheelchair walks at Dewsbury Country Park and along …
Inclusive Walks with Experience Community
in Leeds in Scarborough in York
Craig Grimes, Managing Director of Experience Community, introduces his work and his passion to help disabled people access Yorkshire’s countryside.
Rambling the Rivelin
in Sheffield
If you asked people who have lived in Sheffield to tell you what gives the city its charm, most would agree …
Valley Gardens, Harrogate to RHS Harlow Carr
in Harrogate
One of the most popular walks in Harrogate takes you from the Royal Pump Room Museum to RHS Harlow Carr. The …
Embsay Reservoir
in Skipton
A walk from Little Miss Yorkshire Embsay Reservoir walk is a great starter walk for little ones. It is only a …
Walking around the York City Walls with Kids
in York
Walking around the ancient walls in York is one of our favourite things to do with our kids. Seeing the city …
Roundhay Park’s Adventure Trails
in Leeds
The beautiful Roundhay Park in North Leeds is a much-frequented spot among many local families. A family trip there often includes …
Swinton Estate – Swinton Country Club to the Bivouac
This is a 3 mile (one way) walk that takes about 1.5 hours on the Swinton Estate. The route is rough …
Swinton Bivouac – Druid’s Temple and Sole Beck Walk
in Ilton, North Yorkshire
This is a 5-mile circular walk that takes in the mysterious Druid’s Temple folly and the ruins of Lobley Hall, some …
Market Weighton to Londesborough – a circular walk in the Yorkshire Wolds
in Driffield (Great Driffield) in Goodmanham in Market Weighton in York in Yorkshire Dales
A 7.5 mile walk over easy terrain Parking – Public Car Park at Market Weighton This popular route makes for an …
Lindley Wood Reservoir Circular Walk
in Otley in West Yorkshire
Lindley Wood Reservoir is the oldest of the reservoirs in the Washburn Valley. Built between 1869 and 1876. Further up the …
Wellbeing By Water – Looking Beyond #BlueMonday
in Leeds in Sheffield
Blue Monday…. Is it really the most depressing day of the year? Simply put, no. The third Monday in January isn’t …
Merlin the Chocolate Wizard’s Sandsend Walk
in Whitby
This gorgeous beach always seems to have a micro climate of it’s own – and this walk was no different. Merlin …
Walk: Rabbit Ings, Barnsley
in Barnsley
Family walks are not about distance. They’re about spending time together, exploring wildlife and having fun. Short walks keep little legs …
Family adventures at Meanwood Park
in Leeds
This Meanwood Park and the Hollies walk is sponsored by Weetwood Hall Estate As a mum, I love getting out for …
Haw Park Wood with Children
in Wakefield
Many families will have discovered the joys of Angler’s Country Park in Wakefield before and completed the popular Room on the …
