Location: Yorkshire
Top Things to do in Yorkshire
Top Hotels in Yorkshire
What to do and see in Yorkshire, England: The Best Bodies of Water
Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Restaurants in Yorkshire
1. Hull River
2. Scammonden Reservoir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By mbetowler - Wakefield, United Kingdom
Great place to walk, with plenty of parking. The walk is easy and enjoyable, with all the walk being on a path. The only thing that lets it down is the part right next to the M62. But you soon forget that was even there when you walk a bit further.
3. Peasholm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,954 reviews
Reviewed By rayeathealthy - Scarborough, United Kingdom
spend the day at peasholm park,feeding the ducks or squirrels ,riding the dragon boats around the lake or taking a walk along the many paths through wooded paths and watching the ducks along the stream way. Throw coins in the wishing well or play golf for any age On some days there is a naval battle. Fantastic to watch
4. Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal was originally built in Victorian times to connect the Irish and North Seas and to transport all the good generated from the mills in the area. Today it has been restored so people can enjoy the canal either on a narrowboat or by making use of the towpath to walk or cycle along or for fishing. It stretches quite a distance so you can walk as far or as little as you want.
5. River Sheaf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Yeadon Tarn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Chessfan82 - Leeds, United Kingdom
I used to go here as a kid and still love to go with family for a walk and some fresh air. It's dog friendly as many people walk their dogs around the lake. The walk around the lake is 0.75 miles and there's plenty to see such as the birds, the planes flying over, members of the sailing club on the lake and sometimes there are people fishing. Last time I went there were some school kids building rafts for the lake and there were some other children in the indoor caves. There was even one man using his remote control boat in the lake, as long as you're not causing trouble then you can pretty much do anything. I think you can also rent canoes from the sailing club but I'm not sure how much that costs. There's also some local shops in the village that are just a short walk away. I highly recommend if you've not been before, I always enjoy my time in Yeadon!
7. Cod Beck Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By pbarrett1116 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Lovely place, very nice paths, lots of benches, lovely scenery and a decent little car park. Pubs just a mile or so away :)
8. Newmillerdam Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 915 reviews
Reviewed By mcmjones - Leeds, United Kingdom
We were ready for a trip out after lockdown so went to Newmillerdam Country Park. After a light lunch at the Fox and Hounds we had a lovely walk through the woodland along the edge of the lake. It wasn't too busy and Wakefield city council have made the parking free until September 2020.
9. Malham Tarn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Sedgeo - Leeds, United Kingdom
You can reach this spot by car and there is a big car park there but it's much more fun to walk up, We walked up from Malham Cove and it takes about an hour including a quite steep climb. We're glad we did take the time to get to the tarn by foot as it is a really peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural beauty around you. In the summe there is an ice cream van and the walk back down the road to Malham is about 2 miles and takes about an hour pretty much all downhill.
10. Ripon Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
This idyllic rural waterway was once derelict, and nearly became a dumping ground for industrial waste. It was saved by the work of energetic local volunteers and campaigners and is now one of the country’s best canals for nature, and home to three Sites of Special Scientific Interest. We’re focusing on the upper reaches between Melbourne and Canal Head, which is not currently accessible by boat, but the towpath is open to walkers, and is a great place for spotting the wildlife and plants that thrive along the canal. The canal architecture also adds interest to the scenery, with distinctive swing bridges, classic hump-backed bridges and restored and unrestored locks. It’s a fantastic place to take the kids, have a picnic and travel west out of Melbourne on a trip boat to see the area from a totally different perspective.
Reviewed By tommyb079 - York, United Kingdom
The best of Ripon is along the canal, it’s nature, it’s unpolished waters edge, it’s bird life and wildlife within a short stroll of the cathedral truly is Ripon’s heart. Enjoy
