Skipwith Common, York
Another new discovery for us! This is a lovely nature reserve and one of the last remaining areas of lowland heath in England. It used to be a bomber training…
Exploring Sherwood Pines
Hugely accessible from Yorkshire, this great forest has plenty to keep you occupied for a day out. It’s fab for families on bikes, but also has lots to offer families…
Brayton Barff, 2km circular
We were visiting family near Selby today, so stopped off to do this short walk on our way there. It's been a scorcher, but the well-surfaced main path is through…
Nostell Parkland Walk, 2.5 miles
We've been to Nostell lots of times, but have stuck to the gardens and house on our explorations. Today I thought a visit to the parkland was much overdue. I'm…
Swinsty (3 miles) & Fewston (4 miles) Reservoirs
These gorgeous reservoirs North of Otley are perfect for pram walks and give fab views. I'd say Fewston is more picturesque, but Swinsty is shorter with better views over the…
A 6km walk around RSPB Fairburn Ings, Castleford
This is a perfect walk if you want to feel away from it all without actually getting away from it all! There are lovely views and there are good paths,…
Harewood Estate Circular Walk, 4.8 miles
This lovely circular walk is around the Harewood estate perimeter, with great views towards Harewood House, through the deer park and across to Almscliffe Crag. Route: We followed this route.…
Bramley Fall, 1 mile
This might only be a short walk, but it's got lots to explore along the way! Route: Found on the following website: http://west-leeds-country-park-and-green-gateways.webplus.net/doorstep_walk2_bramley_fall.html. The paths are signposted at key points.…
Northwood Fairy Trail, York
There's a little magic in these woods, if you listen closely and stay very still you might just find a fairy! Website:https://www.northwoodtrail.co.uk Northwood Trail is a 1.5km path through some…
Rabbit Ings Country Park, Barnsley
This lovely little park has a number of short walks that would suit little legs and has masses of wildflowers to enjoy. There are a number of routes that can…