Hiker on a guided hike led by rangers on a moorland path under a blue sky at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire. — Hiking group on a guided hike led by rangers at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire. | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Outdoor activities in Yorkshire

Whether you fancy a cycling, walking or running adventure in the Yorkshire Dales, prefer the excitement of orienteering and geocaching, or would like to try wildlife watching, bird spotting or fossil hunting, there's plenty of ways to get outside in Yorkshire.

Rock formation on Bridestones moor with moorland landscape in the background

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Waymarked trail around Bridestones Nature Reserve

Discover fascinating rock formations hewn by the elements from Jurassic-era sedimentary rock over millennia, then spot wildlife in the surrounding Bridestones nature reserve.

Hiking group on a guided hike led by rangers at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire

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Walking on Marsden Moor

Explore the many walking trails on Marsden Moor, try Nordic walking for fitness, or join a guided walk to learn about the landscape with a National Trust volunteer.

Close-up of the feet of a visitor wearing flowery patterned wellington boots walking on a woodland path between trees in full leaf

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Climb to the top of Roseberry Topping

Discover what you can do around Roseberry Topping, from climbing the hill itself to seeing geological formations at Cliff Rigg Quarry and spotting wildlife such as roe deer.

Rockpooling on the beach at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

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Things to see and do on the Yorkshire Coast

Find out what the Yorkshire Coast has to offer, from fossil hunting and walking routes, to the villages that reveal the human history of this wild landscape.

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Outdoor activities at Brimham Rocks

There are plenty of ways to explore Brimham Rocks, from walking and cycling, to orienteering and geocaching. Discover the outdoor activities on offer.

Family on a walk around Malham Moor in the Yorkshire Dales

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Outdoor activities in the Yorkshire Dales

Discover the best walking, running and cycling routes around the Yorkshire Dales.

Family with dog walk on Marsden Moor in the summer

Walking in Yorkshire

Discover some of the best walks in Yorkshire, from rugged Pennine beauty spots, views over the coast to parkland and meadows perfect for a family stroll. Most are dog friendly and many can be enjoyed as part of your day out to the nearest National Trust property.

Visitors mountain biking on the Malham Tarn Estate

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Malham Tarn family cycle trail

Discover Malham Moor on this family-friend cycle trail around the Yorkshire Dales, exploring the glacial lake Malham Tarn, its surrounding nature reserve and wildlife that call the area home.

A bright spring day view of Buckden Pike

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Explore Langstrothdale by bike trail

Explore the Langstrothdale valley in the Yorkshire Dales on this linear cycle trail, which takes in farmland, medieval churches, ancient stone circles, and a forest home to wild flowers and wildlife.

Vistors cycling in the grounds of Nostell Priory

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Cycling at Nostell

Discover the cycling trails at Nostell and explore the estate on two wheels.

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Upper Wharfedale Ranger Run

Discover the Wharfedale Valley on this moderate circular run through the farmland, villages, and wooded hillsides of the Yorkshire Dales' glacial valley.