York City Walls Walk, River Ouse & Solar Way
Taking the park and ride bus into York, this walk follows the York City Walls anti-clockwise before returning to the park and ride by the River Ouse and the Solar Way path
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Sheffield Canal Walk – City Centre to Tinsley
A pleasant walk through some of Sheffield’s industrial history, following the Sheffield – Tinsley canal from the canal basin at Victoria Quays to Tinsley Marina and Meadowhall South, returning to Sheffield by the Supertram
Decathlon’s “Cheapest Waterproof Walking Boots” Gear Test
From Decathlon’s in-house brand Quecha, the Men’s Waterproof Walking Boots – NH150 Mid were billed on the shop floor display as their “Cheapest Waterproof Walking Boots”. With a trainer look and feel but with a mid-ankle, could such a low-priced… Read More »Decathlon’s “Cheapest Waterproof Walking Boots” Gear Test
Ox Low & Slitherstone Hill Walk from Windy Knoll
A scenic walk from the border of the white and dark peak areas, passing old lead mines, dropping down to the edge of Peak Forest, returning beside Eldon Hill with views of Mam Tor, Lose Hill, and Stanage Edge on the horizon. A straightforward walk but with two high stiles to negotiate.
Goathland Waterfall Walk
This scenic Goathland Waterfall Walk circles around the village of Goathland, between Pickering and Whitby on the east North York Moors. Following Eller Beck and West Beck the route takes in four waterfalls including Thomason Foss at Beck Hole, the tall, popular Mallyan Spout and the lesser visited Nelly Ayre Foss, with an optional scramble down to the bank of West Beck.
Aysgarth Falls Walk to Redmire Force & Bolton Castle
Starting from the Aysgarth Falls visitor centre this walk visits the Middle and Lower Force waterfalls before heading up the River Ure to Redmire Force. The route then heads up through the village of Redmire to Castle Bolton before dropping down through countryside to Carperby and through Bear Park to visit Upper Force on the way back to the visitor centre and the start.
Gardoms Edge Walk from Sheffield Road
This walk along Gardoms Edge visits the lesser traveled gritstone edge with wide views over Baslow and the Chatsworth Estate, Curbar, and more. Gardom’s Edge is often missed by peak district visitors as being tree-lined it is hidden from view from below
Beeley Moor Walk via Park Gate Stone Circle & Hell’s Bank Plantation
Beginning from the small village of Beeley this walk heads up to Beeley Hilltop and climbs to a small bronze-age stone circle, before returning through the Hell Bank & Beeley Plantations beside Beeley Brook, back to the village
Robin Hood’s Cross Walk above Bradwell from Shatton
Beginning just outside the quiet residential hamlet of Shatton, this walk to the site of Robin Hood’s Cross climbs above the village of Bradwell, to Bradwell Edge with views of the Hope Valley before returning over Shatton Moor.
Brantingham & Welton Dale Walk
A scenic walk along Welton Dale from the hamlet of Brantingham on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, following part of the Yorkshire Wolds Way and climbing to views over the River Humber. Welton Dale Walk from Brantingham Overview Distance: 7.5… Read More »Brantingham & Welton Dale Walk