Where England’s countryside opens wide — and every path reveals space, stillness, and story.
North Yorkshire is one of England’s most iconic walking counties. Home to two National Parks — the Yorkshire Dalesand the North York Moors — it offers some of the country’s most celebrated landscapes: limestone valleys, heather moorland, craggy peaks, and remote hill farms. From high fells to historic towns, every walk here feels meaningful.
The Coast to Coast Path, Cleveland Way, Pennine Way, and Dales Way all pass through the county, criss-crossing a rich variety of terrain. You’ll find stone villages like Malham and Reeth, medieval market towns like Richmond and Helmsley, and clifftop coastal gems like Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay — all surrounded by walking routes.
Whether you’re climbing over moorland ridges, winding through river valleys, or taking a seaside stroll, North Yorkshire delivers something rare: quiet grandeur and endless walking possibilities.
These featured walks pass through or begin in North Yorkshire — each one suited to slow, self-guided exploration.
From Keld and Reeth in the Dales to the clifftops of Robin Hood’s Bay, this long-distance route offers a true cross-section of Yorkshire’s landscapes and villages.
A 109-mile National Trail that begins in Helmsley and loops through the North York Moors to the coast — with heather moors, sea cliffs, and fishing villages along the way.
Following rivers through Wharfedale and beyond, the Dales Way offers a gentler introduction to the Yorkshire Dales — from Ilkley to Dent and Sedbergh.
One of the wildest and most remote stretches of the trail — including the climb over Pen-y-ghent and the moors around Malham Tarn.
A lesser-known inland alternative to the Cleveland Way — from Scarborough to Helmsley via the forested southern edge of the North York Moors.
