Motoring experts at Select Car Leasing have rounded up the best areas to take your picnic basket and flask of tea, according to reviews and experiences shared on Google.
Graham Conway, managing director at Select Car Leasing, said: “Yorkshire has some of the best scenery to spend the day exploring.
“From riverbanks to woodlands, seaside towns to places magic enough to feature in the Harry Potter films, when it comes to picturesque places to enjoy a butty, God’s Own Country has it all.
“So get your flask of tea and picnic blanket, hop in the car and enjoy your lunch in the great Yorkshire outdoors, rain or shine.”
5. Oakwell Hall and Country Park, Birstall
Oakwell has more than 110 acres of beautiful countryside for visitors to walk, play and picnic in. While it’s a relatively new public park, it has centuries of history which you can take in while you’re there. A network of footpaths lead you round the old woodland, farmland and colliery. So there’s lots to see before you find the perfect spot to lay your picnic blanket. One of the many raving reviews said: “Oakwell is a little gem of a place to visit. Lots of open space. Great for the kids and dogs. Plenty of picnic areas and seating.” Photo: Jim Fitton
6. Malham Cove, Skipton
Malham Cove was formed after the last Ice Age 12,000 years ago and once had a waterfall bigger than Niagra Falls. What’s left behind is a curved 230ft high and 984ft wide limestone cliff. If you head to the top, you might recognise the incredible rock formations from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One but it offers some of the best views of the Yorkshire Dales too. Don’t fancy trekking up to the top? There’s a path to the base where you can sit and truly appreciate its sheer size while enjoying a pork pie. One review said: “Sitting a few hundred feet up with a picnic and gazing out across the horizon is just stunning! Loved it here!” Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe