Outdoors

Walks around Farnley Tyas

Up on the hill with the moors on the doorstep, we're spoilt for walks. We're gathering the village's favourites here, each with a map and directions.

An illustration of a dry-stone wall and a fingerpost beside a moorland path, with heather, ferns, walkers and a distant church spire.

Map of the walks

  • Moderate
  • 3.5 mi
  • 1 hr 30m

The Two-Cake Circular

A proper little loop from the village: easy lanes and field paths out, a good drop into the valley, then a climb home you will feel in your legs. About three and a half miles, and you will have earned a slice of cake. Maybe two.

  • Moderate
  • 5.75 mi
  • 2 hr 45m

Thurstonland, Storthes Hall and Back

A grand half-day round from the village: out over the tops with big views, down through Thurstonland, a long drop into the Storthes Hall valley, then the climb home. Just under six miles, with a fair bit of up and down to keep you honest.

  • Easy
  • 2.3 mi
  • 1 hr

To the Smiths

A gentle downhill stroll from the village into the valley, following lanes and field paths all the way down to the Smiths. Just over two miles out, with a good pull back up to earn your tea.

  • Moderate
  • 3.7 mi
  • 1 hr 45m

To Holmfirth

A proper cross-country ramble from the village over the tops and down into the Holme Valley, finishing on the edge of Holmfirth. Just under four miles, mostly downhill, with one good climb to start.

  • Easy
  • Route coming soon

The Village Circular

A gentle loop around the village lanes and nearby field paths, with long views over the valley, perfect for a Sunday stroll.

  • Moderate
  • Route coming soon

Fields & Woods

Down through the fields to the woodland below the village, returning by quiet bridleways. A lovely one for bluebell season.

  • Moderate
  • Route coming soon

Towards the Moor

A breezier walk out towards the open moor edge and back, with the wide skies and big horizons that make this corner of Yorkshire special.

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