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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.

4.26mi Grenoside Woods Circular Walk Grenoside Woods Circular Walk– A Woodland Walk on the Northern Edge of Sheffield I’m always looking for walks that give you the feeling of being properly out in the countryside without having to travel miles to get there, and Grenoside Woods is a good example. This circular walk takes you through Greno Woods on the northern edge of Sheffield. My Komoot recording shows a distance of 4.26 miles, taking 1 hour 24 minutes, with 525 feet of as

4.38mi Barnburgh Circular Walk – Miles in South Yorkshire Looking for an easy circular walk in South Yorkshire? This 4.38-mile Barnburgh Circular Walk explores the countryside surrounding the historic village of Barnburgh, near Doncaster. I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. It's a very easy walk and a good choice if you're looking for a relatively short countryside route with some interesting local history along the way. If you'd

If you're looking for an easy circular walk near Barnsley with countryside, village scenery and some fascinating South Yorkshire history, our 3.63-mile Silkstone Circular Walk is a lovely route. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this walk for The White Shire.

4.83mi Wortley Circular Walk Wortley Circular Walk – 4.83 Miles in South Yorkshire Looking for a nice easy circular walk in South Yorkshire? This 4.83-mile Wortley Circular Walk explores the countryside surrounding the historic village of Wortley, between Sheffield, Barnsley and Penistone. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to be a nice, easy and enjoyable countryside walk, with the added interest of Wortley

3.61mi Wharncliffe Crags Circular Walk Wharncliffe Crags Circular Walk – 3.61 Miles Near Sheffield, South Yorkshire Looking for a nice easy circular walk near Sheffield? This 3.61-mile Wharncliffe Crags Circular Walk explores one of South Yorkshire's most distinctive landscapes, with woodland, heathland, impressive gritstone crags and views across the Upper Don Valley. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to be

4mi Thurlstone Circular Walk Thurlstone Circular Walk – 4 Miles Near Penistone, South Yorkshire Looking for a nice easy circular walk near Penistone? This 4-mile Thurlstone Circular Walk explores the village of Thurlstone and the surrounding South Yorkshire countryside, with attractive rural views and plenty of local history along the way. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to be a nice, easy and enjoyable wa

3.1mi Maltby Dike Circular Walk Maltby Dike Circular Walk – 3.1 Easy Miles via Roche Abbey, South Yorkshire Looking for a nice easy circular walk in South Yorkshire? This 3.1-mile Maltby Dike Circular Walk explores the beautiful wooded valley around Roche Abbey near Maltby, combining an easy countryside walk with one of South Yorkshire's most fascinating medieval sites. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to b

A Woodland Landscape Shaped by Centuries Chapeltown is nestled within the ancient parish of Ecclesfield, historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. This area has been wooded for centuries, with natural oak and birch trees covering the slopes around Housley Park and the valleys leading toward Grenoside and High Green. Chapeltown developed as a small rural settlement long before industrialisation, surrounded by farmland, coppiced woodland, and estate-managed trees conne

3.6mi Elsecar Circular Walk Elsecar Circular Walk – 3.6 Easy Miles in South Yorkshire Looking for a nice easy circular walk near Barnsley? This 3.6-mile Elsecar Circular Walk explores one of South Yorkshire's most interesting historic villages, combining countryside, water, woodland and Elsecar's remarkable industrial heritage. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to be a nice, easy and enjoyable walk and, at j

Looking for a nice easy circular walk near Doncaster? This 4.58-mile Clayton Circular Walk explores the peaceful countryside surrounding the small South Yorkshire village of Clayton, with farmland, quiet lanes, historic buildings and plenty of rural scenery along the way.

Looking for an easy countryside walk near Doncaster? This 4.58-mile Barnburgh Circular Walk explores the farmland, paths and rural landscape surrounding the historic South Yorkshire village of Barnburgh. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to be a nice, easy and enjoyable walk and, at just 4.58 miles, it's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short South Yorkshire countryside walk.

Looking for an easy walk in Barnsley with convenient parking? This 3.43-mile Dearne Valley Park Circular Walk is a lovely short route through one of South Yorkshire's regenerated green spaces, with riverside paths, woodland, ponds and plenty of wildlife along the way. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire.

Looking for a nice easy walk near Doncaster? Our Campsall Park Circular Walk explores the historic village of Campsall and the surrounding South Yorkshire countryside, taking in the attractive Campsall Country Park, village paths and a landscape with centuries of history.

Looking for an easy walk near Barnsley with convenient parking? Our 3.63-mile Rabbit Ings Country Park Circular Walk explores one of South Yorkshire's most impressive examples of a former industrial landscape transformed into a haven for wildlife and walking.

Thurgoland Circle Walk is a 4.53-mile circular route through the countryside around this historic South Yorkshire village. The walk combines woodland, farmland, valley views and riverside scenery with the fascinating industrial heritage of Thurgoland and the Upper Don Valley. Discover the route, local history and more South Yorkshire walks with The White Shire.

The Wombwell Circular Walk is a 3.84-mile circular route through the countryside and woodland around this historic South Yorkshire town. Discover Wombwell’s transformation from a rural settlement to a major mining community, explore its greener landscapes and uncover the industrial heritage that still shapes the area today. (The White Shire)

Looking for an easy woodland walk near Barnsley? Our 4.28-mile West Haigh Wood & Spring Country Park Circular Walk explores an interesting mixture of ancient woodland, regenerated green space and the former mining landscape around Grimethorpe in South Yorkshire. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We found it to be a nice, easy and enjoyable walk.

Looking for an easy reservoir walk in South Yorkshire with beautiful woodland, open countryside and views towards the Peak District? Our approximately 5-mile Langsett Reservoir Circular Walk explores one of the most attractive reservoirs around Penistone, taking you through woodland and countryside with some lovely views across the water. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. Based on our experience, we'd rate it as an e

Discover Barnburgh in South Yorkshire with this 4.3-mile circular walk through countryside, woodland and quiet lanes. Explore the village's fascinating history, visit the remarkable St Peter's Church, discover the legend of the Cat and Man and uncover the agricultural and industrial heritage that has shaped this corner of South Yorkshire.