What's on
in Yorkshire
This Month.

A moderate winter walk beside Ryburn Reservoir and through woodland in the Calderdale countryside.

A winter reservoir and woodland walk with surfaced and longer moorland options, big views and free parking at Langsett Barn.

Winter birdwatching across reedbeds and lagoons, with waterfowl, waders and birds of prey regularly using the reserve.

Reservoir-side and woodland paths north of Halifax offer a reliable winter walk with moorland routes extending beyond the site.

Explore outdoor sculpture across 500 acres of parkland during YSP's dedicated winter opening season.

More than 15km of public footpaths wind through Sheffield's largest ancient semi-natural woodland, open all year.

A winter walk through the wooded ravine at Danes Dyke with access to the beach and views across Bridlington Bay.

A winter visit to the three stepped waterfalls at Aysgarth, with riverside and woodland walks from the National Park Centre.

A rugged South Pennine winter landscape of open moorland, historic routes and wildlife around Marsden.

A winter birdwatching hotspot near Spurn, especially good around high tide for large roosting flocks of waders, ducks and geese.

A year-round coastal nature walk through woodland and down towards South Landing, with sea views and a sheltered beach below the cliffs.

A dramatic winter clifftop walk with sea watching for divers, sea ducks, porpoises, seals and other coastal wildlife.

A peaceful winter circuit around Dale Dike Reservoir through woodland and pasture, with rougher muddy sections suited to walking boots.

A 1.9-mile National Trust circular through parkland and woodland, with optional extensions further into the woods and towards Newton-on-Ouse.

A free North York Moors visitor centre with exhibitions, art, family play, gardens, woodland and nearby autumn walking routes. Parking charges apply.

Sheffield's largest ancient semi-natural woodland, with more than 15km of public paths, wildlife and archaeological features to explore in autumn.

An easy 3.22-mile route near Selby through farmland, hedgerows and the woodland around Hambleton Hough, well suited to a shorter autumn walk.

A free East Yorkshire nature reserve beneath the Humber Bridge, combining woodland, meadow, wildlife and estuary views for an autumn day out.

Leeds' largest remaining ancient woodland, with oak, birch, hazel, beech and sweet chestnut creating a substantial urban woodland for an autumn walk.

A free West Yorkshire museum with indoor galleries, outdoor heritage and nature trails, useful for a mixed-weather autumn day out. Some experiences may involve donations or charges.

Ancient woodland and gardens turn gold, amber and crimson in autumn, with fallen conkers, acorns and beechnuts and a strong variety of woodland fungi to spot.

Woodland, heathland and rocky viewpoints high above Otley, with wide Wharfe Valley views. Park access is free; parking charges apply.

Clifftop parkland and gardens near Bridlington offer seasonal autumn colour and relaxed walks, with the gardens open daily through the autumn period.

A free North York Moors visitor centre beside one of Yorkshire's best-known viewpoints, with walking routes, family activities and wide autumn views.

Large Forestry England woodland north of Sheffield with extensive tracks and woodland walking, linking naturally with the wider Greno and Wheata woodland area.

Five hundred acres of historic parkland, lakes and woodland near Wakefield combine outdoor sculpture with changing autumn colour, making this a particularly strong seasonal day out. Parking charges apply.

A large country park with lakeside paths, open views and easy winter walking on the Sheffield–Rotherham border.

Open moorland, woodland and sweeping Peak District-edge scenery make Blacka Moor a strong winter wildlife walk.

A quiet winter reservoir walk above Low Bradfield, with well-surfaced sections, woodland and open countryside views.

A 300-acre wetland reserve with 12 hides and excellent midwinter birdwatching, including large numbers of wildfowl.

A free winter woodland walk with 24-hour access through Forestry England's Wharncliffe Woods north of Sheffield.

The woodland at Burton Agnes opens for its winter snowdrop display, creating a carpet of flowers beneath the trees. For 2026, the gardens are open 31 January to 1 March for this late-winter season. Admission charges apply.

An atmospheric woodland near York recommended for winter wandering, with bare tree structure, late fungi, woodpeckers and the chance of spotting woodcock among the trees.

A dedicated Winter Walk brings together colourful dogwood and willow stems, conifers, clipped yew and birch, with snowdrops appearing through the woodland in late winter. Admission charges apply.

A bracing winter clifftop visit with dramatic coastal views and off-season birdwatching at Bempton Cliffs.

A free indoor journey through 200 years of transport history, from a 1940s high street to vintage trams and early motor vehicles. Check the current Museums Quarter entrance before travelling.

A winter woodland walk through the wooded valley at Hardcastle Crags, with countryside access from dawn to dusk.

A wide-open winter walk across Beverley's historic common pasture, with long views, landmark mills and easy access from the town centre.

A free-admission indoor day out in Saltaire with David Hockney galleries, shops, cafés and exhibitions. The Mill is usually open Wednesday to Sunday; check current area-specific times before travelling.

Winter walks through Nostell's parkland and gardens, including the Obelisk Lodge and Menagerie Garden routes.

A free city-centre gallery for art, craft and design, with changing exhibitions and indoor collections — a useful South Yorkshire choice for a wet winter day.

A winter visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's wetland reserve, particularly good for overwintering birds and waterside walks.

A moorland winter walk around the Redmires reservoirs with wide views, wildlife and a mixture of surfaced and rougher paths.

A 4.5-mile winter circuit through woodland, farmland and Eccup village, with good birdwatching and chances to see red kites.

A wild winter coastal walk at Spurn, with wintering wildfowl, waders and big Humber Estuary views.

One of East Yorkshire's best winter birdwatching spots, with huge Humber skies, waders, raptors and saltmarsh views.

A genuine East Yorkshire forest with public walking routes and woodland paths, offering a quieter autumn walk close to Pocklington.

A wet woodland and floodplain reserve beside Golden Acre Park, with alder and willow carr, wet meadows and connecting paths through the valley.

A wooded coastal nature reserve around the ancient Danes Dyke earthwork, with walking routes leading towards the cliffs and beach.

A lakeside Leeds park with gardens, woodland, streams, ponds and walking routes, well suited to a relaxed autumn walk.

A spectacular wooded valley near Hebden Bridge with more than 15 miles of footpaths, from family-friendly woodland walks to longer routes through the upper valley.

A secluded North York Moors woodland with public footpaths and a circular route taking in Falling Foss; autumn highlights include fungi and dippers.

Ancient ash woodland tucked into a Yorkshire Wolds valley. In autumn and winter the official reserve guide highlights orange and yellow treetops glowing across the valley.

A large wetland nature reserve created from former quarry land, with bird hides, walking trails, meadows and excellent wildlife watching through autumn.

Oakwell Hall Country Park has more than 110 acres of woodland, farmland and parkland, with a waymarked nature trail of just under two miles through trees, flowers and wildlife.

A 3.3-mile National Trust woodland wildlife walk through Newton Wood and Cliff Ridge Wood on Roseberry Topping's lower slopes, with autumn particularly good for spotting fungi.

Historic botanical gardens with themed planting, glass pavilions and a Victorian bear pit, offering plenty of seasonal colour and year-round interest.

A 100-acre arboretum near Bedale with woodland paths, rare trees and outstanding autumn colour, making it one of North Yorkshire’s strongest seasonal places to visit.

Ancient semi-natural woodland with bridle paths, walking trails and archaeological features, linking into the wider Greno and Wharncliffe woodland network.

Winter walks through woods, meadows and chalk terraces with dramatic views across the Humber and beneath the bridge.

A short, mostly flat winter reservoir walk with woodland and wide views across the water and surrounding countryside.

Explore Brimham's extraordinary rock formations, moorland and panoramic views on a crisp winter walk.

An expansive wetland and grassland reserve with winter birdlife, long trails and big open views across the Aire Valley.

A 240-acre country park around Worsbrough Reservoir with all-year access, woodland paths, bird hides and waterside walking.

A three-mile winter circuit on broad surfaced paths around Swinsty Reservoir, with open water and valley views.

Historic parkland on the edge of Doncaster with lakes, paths and open views, giving South Yorkshire a genuine local winter-walk option away from Sheffield.

The garden at Nunnington has genuine winter interest from coloured dogwood stems, mahonia and hellebores, followed by snowdrops and winter aconites in late winter. Normal admission charges apply.

A small urban wildlife garden in Hull with winter birds and sheltered habitat, open on weekdays outside the Christmas closure.

Explore Dalby's waymarked forest trails through winter, from easy accessible routes to longer woodland and moorland walks.

A 4.5-mile winter reservoir circuit with broad Dales views, wildlife and a dramatic moorland setting.

A free indoor day out exploring railway history in York, open daily with locomotives, galleries and family-friendly displays. Free admission tickets can be booked in advance.

Woodland, heathland, rocky outcrops and wide Wharfe Valley views make the Chevin a rewarding winter walk.

A wild winter woodland and waterside walk through mossy crags, pine woods and fast-flowing streams on Sheffield's western edge.

Lakes, woodland and broad parkland make Roundhay Park a strong winter walking option close to Leeds.

A gentle four-mile reservoir circuit through the Washburn Valley with wide surfaced paths and far-reaching winter views.

A mostly level 3.5-mile winter circuit around Damflask Reservoir with waterside views and easy access to Low Bradfield.

An all-year Forestry England woodland with walking trails and 24-hour access, well suited to a crisp winter woodland walk.

A winter-friendly lakeside and woodland walk with gardens, parkland and a café operating winter hours.

A riverside winter walk to a spring-fed wetland reserve beside the River Hull, with open skies and quiet fen habitat.

Three-stepped waterfalls on the River Ure with woodland walks, viewpoints and access from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Centre — a strong choice for an autumn day out.

More than 8,500 acres of forest with a large network of colour-coded walking trails, ranging from easy family strolls and accessible paths to longer woodland routes.

An intimate West Yorkshire garden with deep reds, burnt oranges and golden yellows through autumn, plus apples and pears ripening along the formal garden paths. Normal admission charges apply.

A first-hand 4.26-mile woodland route on Sheffield’s northern edge, with local history and several steady climbs. Natural paths can become muddy after rain.

Ancient woodland with a circular walk, mature beech and oak, and what Yorkshire Wildlife Trust describes in autumn as a festival of fungi and changing foliage.

A long green corridor of woodland, heath, meadow, ponds and Meanwood Beck, with the Meanwood Valley Trail continuing towards Golden Acre Park — a strong choice for an autumn woodland walk.

Beautiful ancient woodland with mature beech and oak and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways linking into longer walks through the Moss Valley.

A peaceful East Yorkshire woodland nature reserve with around 3km of grass footpaths forming a circular trail through mature woodland.

Reservoir-side and woodland walking through mixed coniferous and broadleaf trees, with numerous formal and informal paths and plenty of autumn wildlife.

More than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland, gardens and playgrounds, giving plenty of room for an easy autumn wander in Leeds.

Ancient broadleaved woodland beside Skipton Castle with surfaced paths, a picturesque circular walk and a wooded valley that is particularly attractive as the leaves turn.

Sixty acres of historic gardens and extensive parkland with autumn cyclamen, ripening grasses, woodland views and changing seasonal colour. Normal admission charges apply.

Forestry England woodland south-east of York with open-access paths and informal trails through a varied mosaic of trees and wildlife habitat.

A 14-mile Sheffield circuit linking Endcliffe Park, Porter Valley, moorland edge, Ecclesall Woods, Graves Park and other green spaces, with shorter sections easy to tackle in winter.

A quiet winter woodland walk with marsh tits, nuthatches and woodpeckers among the seasonal wildlife at this varied Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve.

A strong winter birdwatching stop near Spurn, with high-tide wader roosts, wildfowl, geese and occasional short-eared owls.

A winter wetland walk through the Aire Valley with hides, trails and good chances of seeing kingfishers and wintering waterbirds.

Clifftop and woodland walking from Sutton Bank with far-reaching views, plus a National Park Centre that remains open through much of winter.

A strong winter garden near York, with mature tree structure, trained espaliers and late-winter colour including iris, scilla and snowdrops along the ha-ha walk. Normal admission charges apply.

From around mid-January, snowdrops spread through the woodlands and river banks around Fountains Abbey, with the display usually at its best in early February. Normal admission charges apply.

Winter brings thousands of overwintering birds to this Doncaster wetland and woodland reserve, with the chance of starling murmurations, bitterns and marsh harriers.