Buttercrambe Shepherds Hut

Millennium Way

Stretches through North Yorkshire's gentler countryside with mostly flat to gently undulating terrain, making it manageable for older children and reasonably fit families, though the full length isn't suitable for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Connects historic market towns and villages, offering a peaceful long-distance trail experience through agricultural landscapes, woodland sections, and alongside the River Derwent, celebrating the millennium with waymarked posts throughout

Jorvic Way

Follows a 104km waymarked trail through the Vale of York, connecting historic sites and villages between York and the Humber Bridge. Predominantly flat farmland and riverside paths with occasional gentle slopes – ideal for families and manageable for older children, though the full distance suits experienced walkers doing multi-day sections. Most stretches welcome dogs on leads. Terrain includes field edges, canal towpaths and quiet lanes, which can get muddy after rain. Worth doing for Big Skie

Campus Tree Trail

Meanders through the University of York campus showcasing notable tree specimens and green spaces. Flat, paved paths throughout make it ideal for families with buggies and accessible for all abilities. Dogs welcome on leads. Perfect for a gentle educational stroll combining nature appreciation with campus architecture – interpretive signage identifies species and explains the university's arboretum collection. Good year-round, particularly stunning in autumn colours.

YorActive Trail

Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to York)