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LATEST FROM THE WHITE SHIRE
Read our latest Yorkshire guides, first-hand visits and local stories, covering walks, events, accommodation, places to visit and independent businesses.
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2.89mi Middleham Circular Walk
An easy 2.89-mile circular walk from Middleham through countryside and woodland around Cover Banks, with a few tricky sections under the trees.

Michael Palmer
Oct 162 min read


4.43mi Scarborough Circular Walk
Lyn and I started near Scarborough Castle, walked around North Bay and up through Peasholm Park, then stopped for something to eat and a few pints before heading back uphill. Our recorded route is here.

Michael Palmer
Sep 233 min read


3.55mi Sherburn in Elmet Circular Walk
Our easy 3.55-mile Sherburn in Elmet circular with 175 feet of climbing, road sections and the original Komoot map.

Michael Palmer
Sep 62 min read


4.86mi Selby Circular Walk
This 4.86-mile circular begins in Selby and follows the Selby Canal for the first part of the route.

Michael Palmer
Aug 234 min read


NEW: Explore Yorkshire with The White Shire’s Interactive Walking Map
Finding your next Yorkshire walk has just become much easier.
We’ve launched a new interactive Yorkshire walking map on The White Shire, bringing our personally walked routes together in one place and giving you a completely different way to decide where to explore next.
Instead of starting with a list of walks, you can now start with Yorkshire itself.

Michael Palmer
Aug 224 min read


Hambleton Circular Walk – 3.22 Miles near Selby
Our 3.22-mile Hambleton Circular Walk near Selby with Ally, woodland around Hambleton Hough, farmland and original Komoot map.

Michael Palmer
Aug 92 min read


Welburn Circular Walk – 4.14 Miles near Castle Howard
Our 4.14mi Welburn Circular Walk through the Howardian Hills near Castle Howard, with original Komoot route, village scenery and photographs.

Michael Palmer
May 242 min read


9.23mi Skipton to Low Bradley Circular Walk
A 9.23-mile circular walk from Skipton towards Low Bradley with two original Komoot recordings, Skipton Castle history, personal notes and photographs.

Michael Palmer
Jan 23 min read


Top Walking Routes in North Yorkshire: North Yorkshire Walking Trails
Explore established North Yorkshire trails and three of our own GPS-recorded walks, with real route maps and firsthand notes.

Michael Palmer
Dec 30, 20254 min read


4.74mi Brayton Circular Walk
A 4.74-mile Brayton circular walk near Selby, through North Yorkshire countryside around Brayton Barff with village history and the original Komoot recording.

Michael Palmer
Nov 3, 20253 min read


5.75mi Cawood Circular Walk
A 5.75-mile circular walk through the countryside around Cawood near Selby, with the River Ouse, medieval castle history and the original Komoot route.

Michael Palmer
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Helmsley Circular Walk – About 4 Miles
Our easy, approximately four-mile Helmsley circular walk, including the original Komoot route, a GPS recording correction and useful town parking details.

Michael Palmer
Oct 18, 20252 min read


5.8mi Upper Oakdale Reservoir Circular Walk
A 5.8-mile circular route starting at Kepwick, with woodland, gradients and countryside around Upper Oakdale Reservoir.

Michael Palmer
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Wharram Percy Circular Walk – 4.79 Miles
Our 4.79-mile Wharram Percy circular through the Yorkshire Wolds, visiting the deserted medieval village, with original Komoot map and 27 photographs.

Michael Palmer
May 27, 20252 min read


4.08mi West Burton Circular Walk
A 4.08-mile circular walk from West Burton village into the surrounding Wensleydale countryside.

Michael Palmer
Nov 21, 20243 min read


4.18mi Bainbridge Circular Walk
A 4.18-mile circular walk around Bainbridge in Wensleydale. The original account grades it moderate because the countryside terrain is not completely level.

Michael Palmer
Nov 20, 20244 min read


4.3mi Hawes & Gayle Circular Walk
A 4.3-mile loop between Hawes and Gayle in Wensleydale, with village paths, tracks and countryside sections. Gayle Mill is one of the area's historic landmarks.

Michael Palmer
Nov 20, 20244 min read


4.92mi Hawes Circular Walk
A 4.92-mile circular route from Hawes into the Upper Wensleydale countryside, among dry-stone walls and farmed fields.

Michael Palmer
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Pateley Bridge Circular Walk – 2.72 Miles
Our 2.72mi Pateley Bridge Circular Walk in Nidderdale, with the original Komoot map, riverside and countryside scenery, parking and photos.

Michael Palmer
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Ripon Circular Walk – Historic Ripon and Countryside
Our original Ripon circular walk in North Yorkshire, combining city paths and nearby countryside, with the recorded Komoot map and visitor information.

Michael Palmer
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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