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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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4.94mi Esholt Circular Walk
The 4.94-mile circular begins in Esholt village, heading out through surrounding countryside and woodland.

Michael Palmer
Sep 161 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 225 min read


4.19mi Rothwell Circular Walk
A 4.19-mile circular route around Rothwell, south-east of Leeds. The recorded route covers local paths and green spaces in an area with a long coal-mining history.

Michael Palmer
Jul 281 min read


3.1mi Haw Park Circular Walk
This 3.1-mile circular walk follows woodland paths through Haw Park Wood, south-east of Wakefield. Anglers Country Park and Wintersett are nearby.

Michael Palmer
Jul 131 min read


Harden Circular Walk
4.41mi Harden Circular Walk Harden Circular Walk – 4.41 Miles via Goit Stock Waterfall, West Yorkshire Looking for a scenic circular walk near Bingley? This 4.41-mile Harden Circular Walk explores the countryside and woodland around Harden in West Yorkshire, including the beautiful Goit Stock Wood and Goit Stock Waterfall. Lyn and I personally walked, photographed and GPS recorded this route for The White Shire. We'd describe it as a moderate walk overall. The distance isn't

Michael Palmer
Jun 266 min read


8.85mi Keighley to Silsden and back canal walk
An 8.85-mile there-and-back walk along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Keighley and Silsden. The towpath runs through the Aire Valley; the original Komoot route shows the starting point and full course.

Michael Palmer
Jun 231 min read


3.43mi Kippax Circular Walk
This 3.43-mile circular walk takes in Kippax village and nearby countryside, with village paths, fields and tracks.

Michael Palmer
May 181 min read


3.4mi Whitley Wood Circular Walk
A 3.4-mile circular walk through Whitley Wood and the surrounding countryside near Mirfield in West Yorkshire.

Michael Palmer
Apr 261 min read


3.91mi Clayton West Circular Walk
A 3.91-mile circular route around Clayton West, leaving the village for surrounding fields and countryside tracks.

Michael Palmer
Mar 21 min read


4.51mi Mytholmroyd Circular Walk
A 4.51-mile circular walk around Mytholmroyd in the Calder Valley, starting with a steady climb up Scout Hill towards Cragg Vale.

Michael Palmer
Dec 18, 20251 min read


8.25mi Rose Cottage to Sowerby Bridge Walk
An 8.25-mile there-and-back walk from Rose Cottage near Mytholmroyd to Sowerby Bridge, with an uphill start via Scout Road.

Michael Palmer
Dec 17, 20251 min read


Mytholmroyd to Hebden Bridge Canal Walk – 5.31 Miles
Our 5.31-mile canal walk from Mytholmroyd to Hebden Bridge and back, with independent shops, a few pints, history and our recorded route.

Michael Palmer
Dec 16, 20251 min read


A Stay at Rose Cottage, Mytholmroyd
A Traditional Weaver’s Cottage On our recent trip to Mytholmroyd, Lyn and I stayed at Rose Cottage, a charming old weaver’s cottage that immediately felt like home. With its warm and cosy atmosphere, two comfortable double beds, and constant hot water and heating, it was the perfect retreat. Thoughtful touches included complimentary food—bread, butter, milk, eggs, fruit, cereals, coffee, and a range of teas—alongside aromatherapy oils, creams, soaps, shampoo, and conditioner.

Michael Palmer
Dec 16, 20252 min read


5.72mi Ackworth, Badsworth Circular Walk
A 5.72-mile circular walk from Ackworth to Badsworth and back, combining village and countryside sections.

Michael Palmer
Jun 11, 20231 min read
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