Yorkshire isn’t short of beautiful places to explore, with the likes of reservoirs, lakes, waterfalls and historic estates providing a wonderful outdoor playground. It may be a little nippy, but if you dress for the weather, you can still make the most of what the county has to offer - with these 10 trails providing the perfect landscape for a Christmas walk.
9. Mother Shipton’s, Knaresborough
Take a wander along the winter woodland walk in Knaresborough, where a wealth of festive delights and twinkling lights await as you go, as well as the infamous Petrifying Well and the cave where the prophetess Mother Shipton was born. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Grimwith Reservoir, Yorkshire Dales
Following a gentle 4.5 mile circular route, this walk provides stunning views of the adjacent moors, the valley and the lower Yorkshire Dales, and meanders along a well surfaced path with opportunities to glimpse lots of wildlife along the way. Photo: Shutterstock