Tag: walking with the wanderer

There are a number of good walks from Tadcaster but this is perhaps the best. Starting in the town, it heads east then north to the remarkably unspoilt village of Healaugh before turning back on an easily followed track. The final stretch joins the river crossing it on the imposing viaduct, now a foot and […]

Walk Information  Lying just to the north of Leeds, the parkland and woods of the Harewood House Estate offers a number of well-trekked paths. This walk follows the most popular route in the area, using public bridleways and a permissive path to circumnavigate the estate, avoiding the crowds drawn to the house and other attractions.  […]

This semi-urban walk weaves its way from the city centre to Holgate before passing a preserved windmill to reach West Bank Park. It then heads over the lesser-known part of Micklegate Stray, Hob Moor, to reach the stray’s more frequented expanse, the Knavesmire. Skirting the racecourse complex, it reaches the river —which is crossed on […]

Huggate West Walk  Huggate is a popular Wolds walking hub. This route heads west from the village across quiet field paths, valley rim pastures, and an old bridleway. The landscape is typical of the high Wolds and has the added bonus of far-reaching views to the east and south. Is This Walk For Me? For […]

Welburn and Castle Howard Starting from the Howardian Hills village of Welburn, this walk goes ‘around the back’ of Castle Howard, passing close by some of the estate’s notable monuments — including the Temple of the Four Winds, the Mausoleum and the Pyramid. The mix of farm and woodland provides a varied habitat for a […]

Clifton, Skelton and the Ouse Starting from the city centre, this walk heads north-west, mainly using green corridors, to Skelton. It then heads for the river Ouse, following it all the way back to the start. If you haven’t got time for all four hours, the walk can be shortened by returning from Rawcliffe Park […]

Moor Monkton, Red House, and the Nidd and Ouse This short stroll, very suitable for a summer’s evening, offers some of the best riverside walking close to York. There’s lots of variety. As well as the waterside stretches there are views to Nun Monkton Priory and Beningbrough Hall across the river, birds aplenty on the […]

Starting from Dalby Church (nowhere near Dalby Forest!) this walk explores the quiet and remote Howardian Hills countryside. It offers a mix of woods and farmland, three secluded villages, and far reaching views. Is this walk for me? This is an undulating walk. There’s a long haul to Scackleton on a road and several shorter […]

Starting from Bramham, this walk crosses the southern half of Bramham Park before taking newly created paths through woodland and farmland to return to the village. Is this walk for me? This is an easy walk. There are climbs but none are long or steep. Most of the route is on good tracks and there […]

Starting from the city centre, this walk explores the rural fringes of York’s northeastern suburbs. It includes a cycle track, an ancient bridleway, the little frequented far end of Monk Stray, and two stretches alongside the River Foss. Monk Bar, Monk Stray, and the Foss Starting from the city centre, this walk explores the rural […]

Marton cum Grafton This walk offers a tour of the undulating farming countryside around the twin villages of Marton and Grafton. It includes a circuit of the hillocks around Grafton, providing long-distance views. Is this walk for me? There are two sections where the route isn’t apparent and therefore is mildly challenging. Approaching the old […]

Kirby Underdale and ThixendaleTime: 3 3/4 hours   Distance: 8 milesA classic Wolds walk, this route connects two remote villages via hillsides with far-reaching views and deep enclosed valleys. Is this walk for me?This is a fairly challenging walk. There are two big climbs, steady and long rather than steep plus a number of lesser […]

Time: 3 hours   Distance: 6 1/2 miles Heslington and the TillmireMost Heslington walks focus on the various university campuses and lakes. This stroll, very suitable for a short winter’s day, explores a very different side of the area, the quiet farming countryside south of the village and the large unimproved grazing area known as […]

Time: 2 3/4 hours    Distance: 5 1/2 miles Harrogate, Harlow Carr, and Birk CragStarting in the town centre, this walk from Harrogate has three distinct sections. The first is an easy stroll, much of it through parkland towards the Royal Horticultural Society’s Harlow Carr gardens. The next section traverses woodlands and crags while the […]

Exploring the Howardian Hills countryside to the north and east of Terrington, this walk traverses a pleasant mix of woodland, pasture, and arable farmland. Is this walk for me? There are quite a few climbs on this walk but most are short and relatively gentle. The route is generally clear and well-signed except for some […]