6 of the best May walks in Yorkshire

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

The view towards Hawnby Moor (Image: Paul Kirkwood)Arden Great Moor
May 2021 issue
This walk guarantees some far-reaching views and definite seclusion in the heart of the North York Moors.
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A barn at North Grimstone by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

North Grimston
May 2019 issue
Walk through the Howardian Hills from North Grimston, making a long climb to the top of Settrington Beacon.
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Hambleton Drove Rd by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Nether Silton
May 2018 issue
Drove Roads linked the wild corners of the countryside and provided routes for livestock to be brought to market. We follow a section of such road in the form of the centuries-old Hambleton Street.
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Pen-Y-Ghent by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Pen-Y-Ghent and Plover Hill
May 2017 issue
Take in one of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks at Pen-y-ghent and onto to its smaller neighbour, Plover HIll.
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Robin Hood's Bay by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay
May 2016 issue
Follow the cliff edge from the historic port of Whitby to the smugglers’ haunt of Robin Hood’s Bay.
Click here to view the details of the Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay walk

Richmond
May 2015 issue
Explore beautiful Richmond before heading for a gentle valley walk beside the River Swale.
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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 advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and confirm there are no major changes.