Yorkshire isn’t short of beautiful places to explore, with the likes of reservoirs, lakes, waterfalls and historic estates providing a wonderful outdoor playground. It may be a little nippy, but if you dress for the weather, you can still make the most of what the county has to offer - with these 10 trails providing the perfect landscape for a Christmas walk.
7. RHS Harlow Carr, Harrogate
The gardens at RHS Harlow Carr will be illuminated this Christmas, with visitors able to wander an enchanting trail around trees, shrubs and a lake, which will be aglow with festive colour. Photo: Gerard Binks Photography
8. Dalby Forest, North York Moors National Park
Boasting 18 miles of walking trails and more than 8,000 acres of woodland to enjoy, Dalby Forest is an ideal spot to blow off the cobwebs and take in some wonderful scenery. Plus, it’s also home to several cycling trails if you fancy a change of pace. Photo: James Hardisty
9. Mother Shipton’s, Knaresborough
Take a wander along the winter woodland walk in Knaresborough, where a wealth of festive delights and twinkling lights await as you go, as well as the infamous Petrifying Well and the cave where the prophetess Mother Shipton was born. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Grimwith Reservoir, Yorkshire Dales
Following a gentle 4.5 mile circular route, this walk provides stunning views of the adjacent moors, the valley and the lower Yorkshire Dales, and meanders along a well surfaced path with opportunities to glimpse lots of wildlife along the way. Photo: Shutterstock