6 of the best June walks in Yorkshire

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

Hartforth bridge (Image: Paul Kirkwood)

Hartforth and Gilling West
June 2021 issue
This route near Scotch Corner is an architecture enthusiast’s delight, linking together numerous follies, other interesting buildings and a cave.
Click here to view the details of the Hartforth walk

Bolton Abbey and the River Wharfe
June 2019 issue
The Bolton Abbey estate is closed for the time being due to the lockdown, so this walk could be one to take later on in the year.
Click here to view the details of the Bolton Abbey walk

Kingsdale
June 2018 issue
Kingsdale is far more familiar to cavers than hikers, but this part of the western Dales, is a lot less visited than the nearby Ingleborough and Whernside.
Click here to view the details of the Kingsdale walk

The Wolds Way near Fridaythorpe by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Fridaythorpe
June 2017 issue
The Wolds may be a better bet than the National Parks if you’re looking to avoid the crowds. We set off from Fridaythorpe, the Wolds highest village for this walk.
Click here to view the details of the Fridaythorpe walk

Strines to Derwent Edge
June 2015 issue
This walk takes in woodland and a visit to an imposing folly on its way to the summit of Derwent Edge.
Click here to view the details of the Strines walk

Arncliffe by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Arncliffe and Kettlewell
June 2014 issue
A visit to two of Yorkshire’s finest dales and two beautiful rivers with a brace of attractive and contrasting villages thrown in as well.
Click here to view the details of the Arncliffe walk

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 advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.