Walking Routes in Pennine Yorkshire
There are numerous walks for all abilities in Pennine Yorkshire. Our towns and villages are geared up to meet walkers' needs and Hebden Bridge was the country's first Walkers are Welcome town. Here are a few suggestions or use the search facilty at the bottom of the page for more options.
The Pennine Way - wriggles its way through our moors from Derbyshire to Lancashire and offers some of the finest upland walking in England. This national route runs for 268 miles (429km) from the Peak District in Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders, passing through the picturesque villages of Marsden, Hebden Bridge and Haworth.
The Kirklees Way - A 72 mile/116 kilometre long circular walking route exploring the natural beauty of the Yorkshire countryside. It takes walkers through quaint villages, moorland, woodland and past many historical sites.
Hardcastle Crags - near Hebden Bridge includes deep rocky ravines, tumbling streams and beautiful upland meadows.
Standedge Trail - set in the heart of the South Pennines this 10 mile circular route traces the routes of transport and industrial heritage located in the charming Pennine village of Marsden. This walk is fun for all the family.
Brontë Way - a 43 mile (69km) long distance footpath which crosses wild and desolate moorland, reservoirs and the famous Bronte Falls - the perfect place for a picnic stop. Civilisation is never far away with plenty of pubs, country houses and independent shops in the historic village of Haworth.
The Holme Valley Circular - discover a wide variety of scenery from quiet villages to rolling fields and wooded valleys on this 24 mile long walk, which can be divided into 13 short sections and involves almost 4000ft.
The Meltham Way - 7 miles through the picturesque village of Meltham and the surrounding countryside.
The Colne Valley Circular - 12.5 mile circular route through the Colne Valley, which has glorious Pennine moorland, oak woodlands, weavers' cottages, Victorian Mills and the restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
The Spen Valley Fame Trail - a walk around Heckmondwike
The Holme Valley Riverside Way - 6 miles linear walking route following the River Holme from Magdale, through Holmfirth and Honley to Digley Reservoir.
Ilkley Moor - walk across the moor and take in the famous Cow and Calf and Ilkley Tarn
Please search the Walking Routes using one of the following options. Don't forget to look at the routes listed here - these are often suitable for cycling as well.
