Yorkshire is a love place for a walking holiday. There is a great deal of unspoilt and untamed countryside in Yorkshire. It really does not matter which part of Yorkshire you decide to visit you will find some fantastic walking. There are walks which are suitable for every type of walker regardless of age or experience. There are challenging walks throughout the Dales, but also lots of much easy walks too. The same is true of practically every part of the county.
To enjoy walking in Yorkshire it is important to be well prepared. Begin by putting together maps of the walking available in the area of Yorkshire you are planning to visit. You will find lots of books that cover various areas of Yorkshire. A good source of information is the internet. On-line you will find lots of maps to download or to print off and some can be stored and used on your Smart-phone during the actual walk.
The weather in Yorkshire is changeable at practically any time of the year, so you need to choose the clothing you wear while walking carefully. Go for layers, so you can add or remove layers depending on the weather. You need a bottom layer of a cotton vest or t-shirt and maybe leggings. Top that with a good pair of all weather trousers and a shirt or light long sleeved top. Add to that a light jumper or fleece and lastly add a layer of water-proofing in the form of a jacket and waterproof leggings.
Much of the walking in Yorkshire is done across rough ground, so you need a good, sturdy pair of walking boots that can cope with this rough ground. Buy boots that are waterproof rather than merely water resistant. Even in the summer it can rain in Yorkshire.
Although you are going to Yorkshire mainly to walk it is helpful to find out about other activities you can take part in the area just in case the weather becomes inclement, or you are just too tired to walk every day. At the least check out local restaurants, so that you know where to get a good meal after a long walk. Knowing about walks that take you to past local pubs and cafes is a good idea if you like to take a break during your walks.
To enjoy walking in Yorkshire it is important to be well prepared. Begin by putting together maps of the walking available in the area of Yorkshire you are planning to visit. You will find lots of books that cover various areas of Yorkshire. A good source of information is the internet. On-line you will find lots of maps to download or to print off and some can be stored and used on your Smart-phone during the actual walk.
The weather in Yorkshire is changeable at practically any time of the year, so you need to choose the clothing you wear while walking carefully. Go for layers, so you can add or remove layers depending on the weather. You need a bottom layer of a cotton vest or t-shirt and maybe leggings. Top that with a good pair of all weather trousers and a shirt or light long sleeved top. Add to that a light jumper or fleece and lastly add a layer of water-proofing in the form of a jacket and waterproof leggings.
Much of the walking in Yorkshire is done across rough ground, so you need a good, sturdy pair of walking boots that can cope with this rough ground. Buy boots that are waterproof rather than merely water resistant. Even in the summer it can rain in Yorkshire.
Although you are going to Yorkshire mainly to walk it is helpful to find out about other activities you can take part in the area just in case the weather becomes inclement, or you are just too tired to walk every day. At the least check out local restaurants, so that you know where to get a good meal after a long walk. Knowing about walks that take you to past local pubs and cafes is a good idea if you like to take a break during your walks.
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