6 of the best August walks in Yorkshire

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

The Final descent to Hardraw (Image: Paul Kirkwood)

Upper Wensleydale, High Clint and Shaw Gill
August 2021 issue
Escape the summer crowds with this short but relatively arduous walk onto the fells with pleasant meadows, riverside ambles, beautiful waterfalls and fantastic views of Hawes.
Click here to view the details of the Upper Wensleydale walk

The Twelve Apostles stone circle. (c) Paul Besley (Image: Paul Besley)

Burley Moor
August 2020 issue
The relaxing ascent up on to the moors gives time for the views to be taken in. The views are wide and far. The Yorkshire Dales can be seen to the north and the edges of the Lake District to the west.
Click here to view the details of the Burley Moor walk

Staithes Harbour (Image: Tim Dunn)

Staithes to Port Mulgrave
August 2019 issue
While many head to the popular resorts of Scarborough and Whitby for the summer trips, Staithes remains one of Yorkshire’s hidden gems.
Click here to view the details of the Staithes to Port Mulgrave walk

Hawkswick haymeadows (Image: Terry Fletcher)

Littondale
August 2018 issue
Heading out from the popular village of Arncliffe, we follow ancient trackways to explore the beautiful Littondale valley.
Click here to view the details of the Littondale walk

Old Kilns At Bank Top,Rosedale (Image: Janet Danks)

Rosedale Abbey
August 2017 issue
For this walk, we head the picturesque village of Rosedale Abbey in the North York Moors, a tranquil reatreat which belies its industrial past.
Click here to view the details of the Rosedale Abbey walk

Yachts on Hornsea Mere (Image: Terry Fletcher)

Hornsea
August 2016 issue
Another hidden gem on the Yorkshire coast, this time we head to the south east corner of Yorkshire near Hornsea for an inland walk.
Click here to view the details of the West Ayton 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.