A family walk around Otley Chevin, North Leeds
The last time we went to Otley Chevin was 7th February 2016. I know this because an hour after returning home I went into labour with Jess- she was born…
Fountains Abbey, nr Ripon
On Monday I met up with NCT Helen (I love a good phone save name :-)) and her gorgeous son to use our beloved National Trust cards at Fountains Abbey.…
Woodlesford Lock Walk, LS26
This short circular walk at Woodlesford Lock is a family favourite, with the excitement of canal boats, Locks, ducks and some fantastic sculptures. Distance: The Woodlesford Lock walk is just…
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster
This is without a doubt one of my favourite places in Yorkshire. We've got annual passes and certainly make full use of them! To the extent that Jess genuinely thinks…
A walk from Bolton Abbey Cavendish Pavilion to Barden Bridge, 4.7 miles (circular)
Distance: 4.7 miles/ 7.5km; shorter & longer walks possible- check out their website! Route: https://boltonabbey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cavendish_to_Barden_Bridge.pdf Facilities: Parking a little pricey but worth it and plenty there. There's a cafe at…
Oakwell Hall Country Park, WF17, 2 miles
If you enjoy visiting places with plenty to see, a cafe and play area... you're in luck! Facilities: cafe, toilets, play area Parking: Park at the visitor centre, where you…
Anglers Country Park, WF4, 2 miles
What a gorgeous sunny day to try the Room on the Broom trail! It's a 2 mile circular walk around the lake, with a £2 activity pack available to help…
Stainforth to Catrigg Force, Nr Settle
Distance: 2 miles. Facilities: Car Park in Stainforth (machine takes card) wih public toilets. Nice looking pub with beer garden in village. Accessibility: Not suitable for buggies Route: http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/391880/walk-stainforth-and-catrigg-force.pdf This…
Beningbrough Hall, York
This is one of our closest National Trust sites, so a visit here was well overdue! https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall-gallery-and-gardens Approaching from the A59, you get to go over Aldwark toll bridge (40p)-…
Roundhay Park, LS8, Park walk
Distance: This route below is 4km- but you can do more or less! Parking: free, and there are a few different ones, I tend to park at the Southern one…