There are so many amazing walks to be had in the West Yorkshire area that it has been hard to pick just 10. However, the following are some of my very favourires and I hope you’ll find some of yours here too
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge
Hardcastle Crags is a wooded valley about 2 miles north of the market town of Hebden Bridge. The crags are made of mill-stone grit that tower high above the valley floor in an area rich with flora and fauna and marked by ravines, tumbling streams and oak, beech, rowan and pine woods. The area enjoys one of the best rights-of-way networks in Britain and waymarked walks lead through the valley linking up with several footpaths, including the Pennine Way.
Ilkley Moor
Ilkley Moor is part of a huge area of moorland, known collectively as Rombolds Moor. There are breathtaking views across Wharfedale and Airedale and the best walks include the three-mile Riverside Circuit, ideal for families with young children as it is relatively short at around two-and-a-half hours and is accessible to pushchairs.
The Pennine Way
The Pennine Way runs approximately 267 miles from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm just inside the Scottish border. It enters West Yorkshire at Standedge, above Holmfirth, after which it winds a lonely path through Brontë Country before passing into North Yorkshire.
Kirklees Way
The Kirklees Way is a 72 mile circular walk covering the areas surrounding Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Denby Dale, Holme, Marsden, Brighouse, Batley and Dewsbury.
Scammonden
A well walked but quiet path round Dean’s Head Reservoir located at the base of the Pennines. The path takes you through woodlands, down to the waters edge and up some gentle hills for wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
Shibden Valley
The Shibden valley provides a picturesque setting in which to enjoy some quiet, relaxing time in the countryside.
Otley Chevin
Otley Chevin is a great place, providing for a relaxing escape in some wonderful scenery with some fantastic views over Wharfedale.
Butterley Reservoir
A short delightful reservoir walk set in wonderful country side with superb views. The walk has some climbs but nothing arduous.
Shipley Glen
Shipley Glen is a shallow wooded valley near Shipley in Bradford.
Ogden Water
Ogden Water is a large Vistorian reservoir and local beauty spot just off the A629 (but largely hidden from the road) beneath Ovenden Moor between Halifax and Denholme in the heart of West Yorkshire’s Bronte Country.
