Yorkshire Walks, Dales, Moors & Places to Stay

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From the limestone amphitheatres and famous Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales to the heather-clad ridges of the North York Moors, the dramatic Yorkshire Coast, and the industrial waterways of the West Yorkshire Pennines, God’s Own Country offers lifetimes of walking and discovery.

Every summit guide, waterfall trail, historic abbey, and basecamp review below has been walked and tested first-hand—complete with practical parking postcodes, GPX notes, and dog-friendly insights. Jump straight to a topic below, or scroll down for our full Yorkshire archive:

⛰️ Iconic Peaks, Moors & Ridge Walks

Big Dales summits, North York Moors icons, and windswept Pennine tops.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge Guide – Conquer Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough across 24.5 classic miles.
Whernside from Ribblehead Viaduct – Climb to the 736m roof of the Yorkshire Dales via the iconic railway arches.
A Walk Up Roseberry Topping – North Yorkshire’s distinctive “Matterhorn” summit through Newton Wood.
Marsden Moor & Pule Hill Circular – Pennine Way ridges, March Haigh Reservoir, and Standedge Tunnel views.
The Kilburn White Horse Walk – Sweeping Hambleton Hills views across the Vale of York toward the Dales.

🌊 Waterfalls, Dales, Coast & Canals

Limestone coves, cascading glens, coastal cliff paths, and historic towpaths.

Malham Cove & Malham Tarn Circular – Famous limestone pavements, Dry Valley crags, and high upland waters.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail Guide – A woodland gorge loop past Pecca Falls and the roaring drop of Thornton Force.
Harome to Nunnington Ryedale Walk – A peaceful 6-mile riverside route past Nunnington Hall and stone villages.
Whitby to Saltwick Bay Coastal Walk – Clifftop views, Whitby Abbey horizons, and Jurassic fossil bays.
Bingley Five Rise Locks & Canal Walk – Britain’s steepest staircase locks along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

🛏️ Where to Stay & Dine in Yorkshire

Tested country estates, coastal B&Bs, glamping retreats, and off-grid feasts.

The Pheasant Hotel (Harome) – Luxury dog-friendly courtyard suites, indoor pool, and fine dining by the Moors.
The Coniston Hotel & Spa (Skipton) – 1,400-acre Yorkshire Dales estate with infinity spa views and woodland trails.
The Corra Lynn B&B (Whitby) – Victorian coastal warmth and famous Fortunes kippers by Whitby’s West Cliff.
Ravensdale Glamping Retreats – Peaceful North Yorkshire countryside pods with private hot tubs and fire pits.
This Green Moon Woodland Feast – An unforgettable off-grid open-fire dining experience in an ancient forest.

🏰 Abbeys, Castles & Historic Towns

Monastic ruins, Roman city walls, and iconic Georgian courtyards.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal – Exploring North Yorkshire’s breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage abbey and water gardens.
Walking the York City Walls – A 2.5-mile elevated loop around medieval gatehouses, Clifford’s Tower, and York Minster.
The Piece Hall, Halifax Guide – Inside West Yorkshire’s spectacular Grade I listed Georgian cloth hall and courtyard.
Roche Abbey & Woodland Waterfall – 12th-century Gothic Cistercian ruins tucked in a Capability Brown valley.
Mount Grace Priory & Gardens – Britain’s best-preserved Carthusian priory and Arts & Crafts manor house.