Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year and what better way to see it in all its glory then to get out and about in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The Yorkshire Dales at this time of year shows off the Dales to its full potential. It comes alive and take on a […]
In association with Skipton Wellness Week I am hosting a Wellness Walk on Global Wellness Day – 12th June. The walk will be free to attend and you can do it anytime throughout the day. Where is the Wellness Walk? Skipton Woods located behind the Castle at the top of town is the ideal place […]
Wellness – the act of practicing good physical and mental habits to achieve a sense of wellness. Walking can do both of those! How does walking affect Wellness? The realisation that walking greatly impacted my mental health started after I had my son, who is now 3.5 years. I realised that walking and exploring new […]
Location: LS21 3DE Distance: 2.5 miles Otley Chevin overlooking the Lower Wharfedale Valley is a brilliant walk for all ages. There are so many paths to explore that you can make the walk any length you like. There are numerous car parks situated around the Chevin Estate so mix it up and try a different […]
Location: Hebers Ghyll Drive, LS29 9QH Distance: 2km Hebers Ghyll is a beautiful woodland located at the bottom of Ilkley Moor. The woodland is on the hillside with a raging stream falling through it. Parking was free on the roadside on Hebers Ghyll Drive. The walk that we did was a loop of the wood […]
Location: Lay-by on West Lane, Carleton Moor after the cattle grid. Distance: 4km Elslack Reservoir is situated within Standrise Plantation on the tops of Elslack and Carleton moors. This walk is a great walk, possible with an all terrain pram or bikes too. The walk starts at the top of the Plantation, parking in the […]
Location: Parking in lay-by, LS29 0BZ Distance: 1km Middleton Woods in Ilkley is THE best place to see the bluebells in Spring. The wood is totally covered, they are beautiful. I haven’t seen anywhere that matches this amount. Parking in the lay-by on Denton Road, opposite the footbridge over the river, the entrance to the […]
Location: BD24 9QD Distance: 4km Catrigg Force is a fine example of a waterfall just above the village of Stainforth. It is hidden away so an exciting find. The walk starts in the main Yorkshire Dales National Park car park and heads into the village, following it round past the church to the stepping stones […]
Location: BD23 5NE Distance: 5km circular What3words: parsnip.tummy.dove Grass Woods is located on the back road just out of Grassington heading towards Conistone. It is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust therefore is protected. Parking is free on the roadside at various points. There is no formal path around the woods so it is a […]
Location: Riverside car park, BD23 6AN Distance: 3.4km Pram friendly walk Strid Wood is the easiest walk in Bolton Abbey and the most accessible. It is a brilliant short walk packing a lot in. The Strid itself is a must see. Starting from the Riverside car park the walk starts on the same side of […]