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Welton Loop Walk
Our 6.2-mile Welton Loop Walk is one of our longer easy walks, taking us from the attractive East Yorkshire village of Welton into the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire.

Michael Palmer
Apr 9, 20236 min read


Old Royston Circular Walk
Looking for an easy countryside walk near Barnsley? Our 3.79-mile Old Royston Loop Walk combines village paths, open countryside and reminders of South Yorkshire's industrial past.
Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire.
We rate it as an easy walk

Michael Palmer
Mar 11, 20237 min read


Circular Walks Around Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Dales: The Yorkshire Dales is a stunning area with plenty of walks to explore. From gentle riverside strolls to challenging hikes, the Dales have something for everyone. The Ribblehead Viaduct and the iconic Three Peaks are some of the highlights of the area. Ilkley Moor: Ilkley Moor is a beautiful place to explore, with stunning views across the Wharfe Valley. The moor is easily accessible from the town of Ilkley, and there are plenty of walks to choose from, i

Michael Palmer
Feb 18, 20232 min read


Filey to Cayton Bay walk.
The walk from Filey to Cayton Bay gives us some wonderful Yorkshire coastal scenery, but this isn't one we'd describe as an easy seaside stroll.
Lyn and I walked the route one way from Filey to Cayton Bay and caught the bus back afterwards.

Michael Palmer
Feb 3, 20237 min read


Altofs circular walk.
Altofs circular walk 4.07mi Altofts is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England. It is located in the district of Wakefield and lies roughly 3 miles east of the city of Wakefield. The history of Altofts can be traced back to the 11th century when the village was part of the manor of Normanton. By the 13th century, Altofts had become an important centre for the wool trade, with many local farmers keeping sheep and producing wool for export. In the 19th century, Altof

Michael Palmer
Oct 2, 20221 min read


Mickletown loop
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Michael Palmer
Jul 22, 20221 min read


Allerton Bywater, Duck Island
Allerton Bywater – From Colliery Village to Green Community Early Origins & Name Allerton Bywater is a semi-rural village in the south-east of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire.The name “Allerton” comes from Old English alra tūn meaning “farmstead of the alder trees”, while “Bywater” refers to its historic situation by the River Aire (“Allerton next to water” first appeared in records in 1258). Coal Mining Heritage Coal mining was central to Allerton Byw

Michael Palmer
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Hebble & Calder Loop walk.
Hebble & Calder Loop walk The Hebble and Calder are two rivers that flow through the county of West Yorkshire in England. The Calder is the larger of the two rivers and has played an important role in the region's history. The river was navigable in the 18th and 19th centuries, and played a key role in the transportation of goods such as coal, wool, and textiles. Several industrial towns and cities, including Halifax, Wakefield, and Dewsbury, developed along the banks of the

Michael Palmer
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Stanley Ferry and river Calder Loop walk.
Stanley Ferry is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England, near the city of Wakefield. The village is named after the ferry that once operated across the River Calder, connecting Stanley on the east bank with the village of Altofts on the west bank. The ferry operated from at least the 14th century, and by the 19th century, it had become an important transportation link between the two villages. In 1839, a new bridge was built over the river, replacing the ferry as

Michael Palmer
May 28, 20221 min read


Beautifull walk, Pompocali Loop from Rigton
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Michael Palmer
May 1, 20221 min read


Bank holiday walk
Lemonroyd Waterside and Marina Loop from Woodlesford https://www.komoot.com/tour/736162425?ref=atd #walkingyorkshire #walkingyorkshireman #walkingyorkshiregirl #yorkshirewalks #yorkshiredaleswalks #yorkshiredogwalks #yorkshirewaterwalks #northyorkshirewalks #westyorkshirewalks #southyorkshirewalks #dogwalksyorkshire #eastyorkshirewalks

Michael Palmer
Apr 18, 20221 min read
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