The best family walks in and near York: The ultimate guide
If you’re looking for a lovely walk in York or the surrounding Yorkshire countryside with your children, look no further. There’s a lot to love
Family Walks Around York
York and the surrounding area is made for walking. Not only is York itself a really walkable city – from the famous circular walk along the medieval city walls to gorgeous riverside strolls – but it’s surrounded by nature reserves, woods, forests and countryside crying out to be explored. Here’s our pick of some of the best family walks in and around York. Shoes on, coats on and see what you can discover!
Five reasons to visit…Hagg Wood, Dunnington
Hagg Wood is an ancient wood just outside Dunnington, and is somewhere we’d wholeheartedly recommend for a trip with kids. We visited again today and
Five reasons to visit Falling Foss near Whitby
There aren’t many places that we’d brave the A64 for on the hottest day of the year, but Falling Foss near Whitby is one of
Review: Bolton Abbey Welly Walk & a family camping trip to the Yorkshire Dales
Put your passports away: with the Yorkshire Dales on our doorstep, who needs beaches and palm trees? With caves, waterfalls, rolling hills and steam railways,
A new collection of short walks in the Yorkshire Dales
Judging by visits to our website to find inspiration for family walks in and around York, we’re not the only ones in the mood for
Review: A Walk at Sutton Bank National Park
The good folk of Yorkshire are never short of a grand claim or two, from the size and magnificence of the county to our Olympic
Five reasons to visit Moorlands Nature Reserve, York
Moorlands Nature Reserve might not be as well known as other green spaces in York, but it has a large and loyal fan base among
Review – Five reasons we love Askham Bog Nature Reserve, York
Whether you’ve got a baby in a buggy or a big kid who’s surgically attached to a screen, it’s good to have a few ideas
Review – Five reasons to visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park with kids
Yorkshire Sculpture Park has long been one of our favourite places for a day trip from York. With 500 acres of parkland and world-class sculptures
Bizarre and beautiful – Five reasons to visit Brimham Rocks with kids
If there’s one place in Yorkshire that’s truly out of this world, it’s Brimham Rocks. What began as a large mountain range millions of years
Wrap up warm and wellies on! Five stunning places for a winter family walk in and near York
We’ve all learned to love (or at least tolerate) spending more time at home recently, but a walk does wonders for everyone’s moods. Even if
How to enjoy a family walk with children (in Yorkshire) – Gear, games & the best places to go
If there’s one good thing to come out of the endless lockdowns and restrictions on where we can go and what we can do, it’s
Five reasons to visit RSPB Fairburn Ings with kids – Our review
We’re always on the lookout for new places for a family walk near York and, after some late-night research, it sounded as though RSPB Fairburn
And baby walks too! Introducing the Blaze Trails parent and baby walking group in York
The past twelve months have seen families around the country embracing walks with their kids (let’s face it – there’s not been a lot else
Nine wonderful woodland walks near York
Here in York, we’re lucky to have lots of great options for places to walk, as a family or on our own. York itself is
New! Little Vikings I Spy Trail – a free walking trail of York for families
As recommended by The Sunday Times! I spy with my little eye a clock, a cat and a flag! We’ve been busy working on something
Five reasons to visit Bolton Abbey with kids
With caves, waterfalls, rolling hills, steam railways, castles and coves, the Yorkshire Dales are a natural playground for kids and an exciting option for a
The best family days out in the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds
The North York Moors National Park is on York’s doorstep, and it’s one of the most stunning areas of the country. It’s amazing walking country
Lotherton review – Five reasons to visit with kids
With the Yorkshire Moors, Coast and Dales on the doorstep, there’s no shortage of options for family day trips from York. One of our favourites
Harewood review – Five reasons to visit with kids
When did you last go to Harewood? Just over half an hour from York, and with a huge amount to do and see, it’s perfect
Beningbrough river walk (and beach!) – What you need to know
Did you know that there’s a beach in York? And we don’t mean that scruffy patch of sand under Ouse Bridge, home to the city’s
A festive trip to Sutton Bank (and why it’s worth visiting with kids all year round)
There’s a point in the festive season when it’s a good idea to down Christmas tools and head outdoors. While nothing will stop the to-do
