West Yorkshire

Moorland, River Valleys, Woodlands, and Historic Routes

From the upland landscapes of the South Pennines to the valleys of the Aire, Calder, and Wharfe, West Yorkshire contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, industry, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the Pennine Way, Calderdale Way, Leeds Country Way, and Brontë Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the South Pennines, Nidderdale National Landscape, Ilkley Moor, and the Aire Valley showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through moorland, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of West Yorkshire for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.