We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during April.

Great British Life: Kirkham PrioryKirkham Priory (Image: Paul Kirkwood)

Kirkham Abbey
April 2021 issue
A walk setting off from the the Grade I listed Kirkham Priory along the River Derwent, visiting peaceful hamlets and secluded woodland. The quintessential peaceful spring amble.
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Great British Life: The view over Cragg Vale by Terry FletcherThe view over Cragg Vale by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale
April 2019 issue
A testing walk, best taken in milder conditions. Explore the South Pennines, but away from the more obvious routes.
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West Witton
April 2018 issue
A gentle waterfall and remnants of the Knights Templar, this peaceful walk in peaceful Wensleydale combines natural beauty and local history.
Click here to view the details of the West Witton walk

Great British Life: Hutton-le-Hole by Tony JohnsonHutton-le-Hole by Tony Johnson (Image: Archant)

Hutton-le-Hole
April 2017 issue
Follow field paths, forest roads and quiet lanes on this lovely Ryedale walk setting off and returning to the pretty village of Hutton-le-Hole in the North York Moors.
Click here to view the details of the Hutton-le-Hole walk

Great British Life: Bluebells in Middleton Woods by Terry FletcherBluebells in Middleton Woods by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Ilkley
April 2016 issue
One of the finest bluebell displays in the country can be found in Middleton Woods, so what better way to take a walk around Ilkley than to take in this sight during April?
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We recommend you refer to an up to date OS map before you set off to plot your route.

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