Where every trail feels storied — from upland ridges to riverside paths.
Yorkshire and the Humber is quintessential walking country — a region where landscapes are both wild and welcoming. From the wind-blown Pennine heights to the limestone dales and broad uplands of the North York Moors, this is a place where walking runs deep in the culture, and every view is earned.
Here, dry-stone walls trace the contours of green valleys, and heather moorland stretches into wide skies. Every path offers contrast and connection — whether you’re crossing windswept ridges, wandering past sheep fields and stone barns, or walking village to village through timeless countryside.
A National Park rich in variety and heritage. Walk through dramatic landscapes like Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, and Aysgarth Falls, or explore the quieter beauty of Swaledale and Wensleydale. Field paths and riverside trails link villages such as Grassington, Hawes, and Reeth. Long-distance routes like the Dales Way and Herriot Way offer immersive journeys through a deeply textured landscape.
An upland world of heather moors, wooded valleys, and clifftop trails. Explore Rosedale, Goathland Moor, or the Cleveland Way — a 109-mile National Trail that crosses the Moors before following the coast from Saltburn to Filey. Expect quiet remoteness, purple moorland in late summer, and views that stretch to the sea.
Britain’s first National Trail runs along Yorkshire’s western spine — from Malham and Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Haworth and Hebden Bridge. This stretch of the route features high moorland, literary landscapes, and wild gritstone edges between characterful stone villages.
For gentler walking, head to the chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, where the Wolds Way winds through farmed landscapes and broad open skies. Along the Humber Estuary, estuarine paths and peaceful towns like Beverley and Howden offer an off-the-beaten-path walking experience, ideal for slow travel.
Yorkshire is a region made for walking — bold, grounded, and full of space to breathe, step, and belong.
Top areas include the Yorkshire Dales (Malham, Wensleydale, Swaledale), the North York Moors (Rosedale, Goathland, the Cleveland Way), and the central stretch of the Pennine Way. For gentler walking, the Yorkshire Wolds offer peaceful countryside and wide skies.
Yes — the Cleveland Way runs along the coast from Saltburn to Filey, passing through dramatic cliffs, beaches, and fishing villages. It’s one of the UK’s most scenic long-distance coastal walks.
Absolutely. The region is ideal for self-guided, multi-day trips. Trails like the Dales Way, Cleveland Way, and Herriot Way offer well-marked routes with overnight stops in welcoming villages.
Yorkshire is great for cycling, especially in the Dales and Moors. There are also historic sites, abbey ruins, and nature reserves to explore. Paddling, birdwatching, and stargazing are also possible in quieter areas like the Wolds or upper Swaledale.
Look for B&Bs, stone-built cottages, walkers’ pubs, and rural inns in villages like Reeth, Hawes, Helmsley, or Robin Hood’s Bay. Many offer drying rooms, maps, and local advice for walkers and cyclists.
