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Best trails in North Yorkshire
Trying to find the best North Yorkshire trails? AllTrails has 360 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails around Skipton, York or Pickering, we've got you covered. Ready for some activity? There are 248 moderate trails in North Yorkshire ranging from 1.2 to 115.4 miles and from 26 to 2,444 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Malham Tarn via Gordale Scar
#1 - Malham Tarn via Gordale Scar
Yorkshire Dales National Parkhard
(41)
(41)Length: 7.6 mi • Est. 3 h 59 m
A circular and very challenging walk, passing through some wonderful limestone scenery as it visits the iconic Yorkshire Dales sites of Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove. With beShow more
Ingleton Waterfalls Walk
#2 - Ingleton Waterfalls Walk
Yorkshire Dales National Parkeasy
(129)
(129)Length: 4.1 mi • Est. 2 h 5 m
The circular route is one of the most popular walks in the Dales. Once you leave the carpark, the walk takes you through beautiful woodland before climbing through the collection of waterfalls. There Show more
Yorkshire Three Peaks
#3 - Yorkshire Three Peaks
Yorkshire Dales National Parkhard(139)
(139)Length: 24.5 mi • Est. Multi-day
This trail covers the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough which form part of the Pennine Range. The Three Peaks challenge is the most iconic walk in the Yorkshire Dales taking in the threShow more
Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove
#4 - Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove
Yorkshire Dales National Parkmoderate(81)
(81)Length: 4.7 mi • Est. 2 h 31 m
A circular walk from the village of Malham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire. The route takes you through classic limestone scenery and visits three iconic sites - the waterfall of Janet's Foss,Show more
Pen-y-Ghent
#5 - Pen-y-Ghent
Settle, North Yorkshire, Englandmoderate(85)
(85)Length: 6.2 mi • Est. 3 h 35 m
Pen-y-Ghent is a 6.2 mile loop trail located near Settle, North Yorkshire, England that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running.Show more
Whernside Loop Trail
#6 - Whernside Loop Trail
Yorkshire Dales National Parkmoderate(53)
(53)Length: 8 mi • Est. 4 h 25 m
A fairly steep walk up the first of the Yorkshire Peaks, with views of the surrounding areas and Ribblehead viaducts.Show more
Ingleborough from Clapham
#7 - Ingleborough from Clapham
Yorkshire Dales National Parkhard(26)
(26)Length: 10.9 mi • Est. 5 h 58 m
This route goes clockwise, up Clapham car park then left of St James Church and up toward Ingleborough Caves, then left and straight gentle up, then steady up stairs and slabs to Little Ingleborough. Show more
Kirkham Priory and the River Derwent
#8 - Kirkham Priory and the River Derwent
Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beautymoderate(55)
(55)Length: 4.8 mi • Est. 2 h 18 m
Please note that Kirkham Abbey has been reported closed as of 06/11/2020.
A circular walk from Kirkham Priory in North Yorkshire. If you want a picturesque start to a walk, you can't get much better Show more
Malham Circular Walk
#9 - Malham Circular Walk
Yorkshire Dales National Parkmoderate(23)
(23)Length: 6.6 mi • Est. 3 h 28 m
This is the classic Malham round for anyone not familiar with the area. Janet's Foss - Foss is an old Scandinavian word for a waterfall. According to legend, Janet queen of the local fairies, lives inShow more
Malham Cove and Gordale Scar
#10 - Malham Cove and Gordale Scar
Yorkshire Dales National Parkmoderate(56)
(56)Length: 8.1 mi • Est. 4 h 34 m
A walk around Malham taking in Malham Cove and Gordale Scar.Show more
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