Harrogate Guide

Walks & Parkrun

Masham Leaves Walk

3 miles · Easy · All year

A beautiful short walk featuring limestone sculptures, public footpaths through woodland, and peaceful riverbanks. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon stroll.

Dacre Walls Walk

5.5 miles · Moderate · All year

A walk through the Darley Village area taking in the characteristic dry stone walls of North Yorkshire. Suitable for serious walkers who enjoy open countryside.

Blubberhouses Tree Trail

Circular · Easy · All year

A gentle circular walk around Thruscross reservoir with a tree identification trail. Excellent in any season and accessible for all abilities.

The Crackpots Mosaic Trail

6.5 miles · Moderate · Pub stop

Discover 22 community mosaics hidden across the landscape around Dallowgill. Includes a stop at The Drovers Inn (closed Mondays).

Brimham Rocks

Casual walk · All year

Explore 50 acres of moorland dotted with extraordinary natural rock formations. A National Trust site with a café on site — great for all ages.

Parkrun Harrogate

Free, timed 5km runs every Saturday morning at 9am. Three locations near Harrogate:

  • Harrogate Stray — York Place / Wetherby Road
  • Conyngham Hall — Knaresborough
  • Fountains Abbey — near Ripon

Register free at www.parkrun.org.uk

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