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Picnic hamper photos ball fishing rodWe're one of Yorkshire's largest landowners, with around 72,000 acres of land. Our land spans National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds. We want everyone to enjoy it.

Visit our leisure and recreation area to download reservoir walks, cycle routes and bridleways as well as podcast guides and puzzles to keep the children busy. You can also also discover where to go fishing and sailing and learn more about the diverse wildlife in the region.

If you fancy a trip to the seaside you can see which beaches have been given a blue flag status and learn more about what we're doing to help improve Yorkshire's coastline .

Free reservoir walk packs

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Free reservoir walks

Walking, cycling and horseriding routes plus spots for fishing and sailing - it's all here including routes suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, audio guides and activities for the kids

Leisure activities

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Tophill Low

A haven for some of the region's most colourful and rare wildlife - find out more and read Richard's blog to find out what you can see there now

Tophill Low
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Reservoir safety

Learn more about the dangers of swimming in our reservoirs and watch our 'dying to be cool' video.

Reservoir safety

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Yorkshire's coast

"Oh we do like to be beside the seaside". See what we've been doing to improve some of Yorkshire's favourite coastal resorts

Yorkshire's coast

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The Yorkshire Water Way

Find out about a long-distance walk linking our reservoirs from the Yorkshire Dales to the Peak District

The Yorkshire Water Way

Take a hike our way >

Go fishing

Visit one of our sites and try your hand at fishing.

 

Fishing

Fishing sites >

By 'eck, it's amazing how a few simple steps can save you water and money.

Save money

Nominate your gran's thriftiest tip and you could win a free family holiday. Enter now for your chance to win.

Thrifty Granny

'Ere you are, Mary. You wanted something t'do with the family. On the 72,000 acres of Yorkshire Water's land there's lots of fun t'be had.

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