COUNTY DURHAM
Durham City, Cathedral & River Wear (PT 339) 11km Grade 2
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
Set in the Land of the Prince Bishops, this almost circular trail passes along woodland tracks and the outskirts of Durham before taking in the historical and architectural beauty of the city centre and magnificent World Heritage 11th Century Durham Cathedral before taking full advantage of the glorious River Wear. **SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ROUTE FOR PARKING AND TRAVELLING BY RAIL.**
NORTHUMBERLAND
Hadrians Wall Trail (PT 45) 10km Grade 3
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
The Hadrian's Wall walk starts at Housesteads Fort (Road map directions available with route description). There is an Information Centre and Museum as this is one of the most complete forts remaining today. The bus service is seasonal.
Blyth Beach to Seaton Sluice Stroll (PT 336) 10km Grade 1
Organised by Yeovil Yompers
A flat walk along a shared cycke path and footpaths from Blyth Beach car park to Seaton Sluice and back along a 2 1/2 mile stretch of Blyth Beach. Award winning ice-cream at the Ciccarrelli ice-cream parlour at Blyth Beach as well as Blyth Battery for those interested in military history.
Toon & Tyne (Newcastle) Trail (PT 340) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
On this circular trail around Newcastle upon Tyne you will encounter several bridges of historical and architectural importance; walk alongside the River Tyne, once a centre of British Shipbuilding; pass St James' Park, home of the 'Toon Army'; pass beautiful Georgian and Jacobean architectureand walk through attractive parkland.
NORTH YORKSHIRE
York Tourist Walk (PT 34) 10km Grade 1
Organised by British Walking Federaton
A city walk around and through the ancient city of York visiting most of the city walls, York Minster, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre, St Marys Abbey ruins and gardens and both the rivers on which York stands.
Bolton Priory & Strid Walk (PT 132) 12km Grade 2
Organised by British Walking Federation
This walk takes you upstream to pass 'The Strid' where the River Wharf forces its way through a gap only a few feet wide. It then continues to reach Barden Bridge. You will return to the start and then walk downstream to the ruins of Bolton Priory, a centre of Christian worship for over 800 years.
York City and River Trail (PT 215) 10km Grade 1+
Organised by British Walking Federaton
This walk complements the York Tourist walk. Beside visiting some parts of the city, it goes out to Walmage Stray and then heads for the Millennium Bridge across the River Ouse before returning to the city.
Along the Clifftops (PT 217) 10km Grade 2+
Organised by British Walking Federaton
One of the highlights of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage coast is Robin Hood's Bay. An attractive old fishing village on the north side of the wide sweeping bay. The bay is well known for fossils and sea birds.
Harrogate_Spa_Old_&_New (PT276) 11km Grade 1
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
This walk incorporates the town of Harrogate and it's surrounding Strays, which are common grazing land. It also takes you to the entrance to Harlow Carr Gardens.
Scarborough Town & Sea Front Walk (PT 320) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
Scarborough is a seaside resort with sandy beaches and the imposing 12th century Scarborough Castle on the headland. This circular walk takes you through the town centre, around the glorious sea front and also passes the harbour, Victorian Central Tramway, Grand Hotel and an almost unique Police telephone call box.
Whitby Abbey and Whalebones Walk (PT 328) 10km Grade 2+
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
The figure of eight route takes in the historical beauty of Whitby alongside the River Esk and NYMR heritage railway, through meadows and woods, under and over a 13 arch viaduct, past Whitby Abbey and the former home of famous explorer Captain James Cook. Steep gradients, steps and cobbled streets.
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Chairman’s Jubilee Walk (PT 1) 10km Grade 1+
Organised by the British Walking Federation
This walk takes you across fields to Wombwell Park (a memorial park in memory of local men who died in the Battle of the Somme). It goes through urban areas, passing Wombwell Town Hall where the Queen stopped on her Coronation tour. Then it passes through Wombwell town centre following the route, lined by school children in 1954, which the Queen took on her way to Barnsley. You return through woodland to the start.
Meadowhall (PT 326) 6km & 10km Grade 1
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
Meadowhall Shopping Centre is close to the M1. The 10km linear route follows the river then goes through urban street to join the canal and ends at the Railway/Bus Station in Sheffield with a regular service back to the start. The 6km circular route follows the canal then the river path back to the start.
WEST YORKSHIRE
Victorian Legacies (PT 212) 18km Grade: 2+
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
An urban walk from Saltaire, West Yorkshire, visiting parks, mills and cemeteries from the Victorian era in the area of Saltaire, Shipley and Bradford
Temple Newsam House and Gardens (PT 216) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Lincolnshire Vikings Walking Club
A walk around the grounds of Temple Newsam House (East of Leeds) taking in several views of the house without being too strenuous.
The Almondbury (Huddersfield) Historical Trail (PT 338) 11km Grade 3
Organised by Section UK IPA Walking Group
Set south of Huddersfield, this circular and challenging trail is mainly rural. It includes steep gradients with a total ascent over 320mtrs to Castle Hill. Included are the 17th century home of a local Constable, the site of a WWII bomber crash and an early 20th century Police telephone box.
