walking & cycling in yorkshire

Walking in Yorkshire offers a variety of experiences, ranging from a short circular walk to the more challenging routes such as the 3 peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.

There are 3 National Trails running through Yorkshire, each offering a different and varied walking experience as well as a number of other long distance routes such as Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk and the Dales Way.

40th Anniversary of Pennine Way - One of the most famous and popular walks in the country; the Pennine Way is 40 this year!

Yorkshire is ideal for exploring by cycle. Here you will find three National Parks, two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and many other acres of delightful countryside and fascinating heritage.

Choose from a variety of cycle routes. Cycle along the White Rose Cycle route part of the National Cycle Network or explore sections of the Trans Pennine Trail. Take in the beauty along the Heritage Coastline or cycle through the heart of the City of York.