Travel abroad may be off the cards for the time being, but that’s not to say you can’t enjoy a relaxing holiday right here in Yorkshire once the rules allow. There are plenty of appealing staycation spots across the county and with such a beautiful landscape right on the doorstep, Yorkshire is the ideal place to enjoy an outdoorsy break. If you’re keen to head off on a walking adventure, here are nine of the best locations to escape to after lockdown.
5. Whitby
Home to gothic ruins, cobbled paths and windswept beaches, Whitby is a popular haunt for a seaside escape and it has lots of walking potential. From spooky ghost walks, to town tours and coastal trails, visitors have a wealth to see and do. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Malham
This small village is nestled at the southern base of the Yorkshire Dales and is surrounded by limestone dry-walls, rolling hills and rugged moorland. From the imposing Malham Cove, to Gordale Scar and Malham Tarn, the area provides a great setting for walking. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Nidderdale
This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) sits between Wharfedale and Harrogate, and forms the south eastern part of the Yorkshire Dales. Home to heather moorland, reservoirs, woodland and rivers, the area is abundant with walking routes and sits close to the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Robin Hood's Bay
If coastal views are what you are after, then a visit to Robin Hood’s Bay is just the ticket. Situated on the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors, it offers sandy beaches, rock pools and ancient fossils to discover. Photo: Shutterstock