Hudson Way

The walk along Hudson Way starts in Brough and winds through proper Yorkshire countryside - flat, open, and wonderfully unpretentious. You're following what used to be a railway line, so the path is dead straight and easy underfoot, which means you can actually look around instead of watching your feet the whole time.

It's a nature reserve, so there's proper wildlife dotted along the route. Birds, wildflowers in season, and the kind of quiet you don't get near towns. The path stretches on for miles - locals do it as a proper walk or in sections depending on how much time you've got. An hour in and you'll see why people bother with it; there's something oddly satisfying about a straight, tree-lined path when you're used to bumpy terrain.

Works best for walkers who want straightforward miles without navigation faffing about. Not dramatic scenery - no peaks or water features to speak of - but that's rather the point. It's the kind of walk that clears your head rather than makes you gasp at views. Families with kids on bikes do well here too, given there's no steep bits to contend with.

If you're staying at William's Den or the Wolds Glamping Pods nearby, Hudson Way makes a solid morning or afternoon out without needing to drive anywhere. Free to use, and you'll want at least two hours if you're doing more than a quick shuffle. Best in spring when the wildflowers are actually there.