Tag: walking with the wanderer

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 […]

Wharram Percy This walk visits a quiet area of the Wolds. A short climb is rewarded with far-ranging views across East Yorkshire. The route then traverses typical Wolds farming country to follow a deep valley to the deserted village of Wharram Percy. There’s also an opportunity to visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Wharram Quarry nature reserve. […]

Walks From The Bar Walls – A Micklegate Bar Circular This circular walk explores the underappreciated countryside of York’s southern fringes. With the outward and return legs almost overlapping at two points, it could be divided into three shorter walks linking Direction Points 6 and 10, and 5 and 11. Distance: 9 1/2 miles – […]

Between Harrogate and Ripon This walk traverses the undulating countryside between Harrogate and Ripon, much of it managed by the Mountgarret Estate. Mainly crossing farmland with a few stretches of woodland, it visits Burton Leonard, Brearton and a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve. Getting there The walk can be started from South Stainley (recommended), Burton Leonard, […]

Barton-le-Willows, Crambe and the Derwent The highlight of this walk is a long stretch beside the River Derwent. It also provides an opportunity to visit Kirkham Priory and Crambe, one of York’s most tucked-away villages. Directions: 7.5 miles Time: 3hr 15 mins Getting There The recommended starting point is the Barton-le-Willows crossroads. On-street parking is […]

2¾ hours 6 miles (short walk 4 miles) Appleton Roebuck and Bolton Percy are situated in an area of quiet countryside between the river Ouse and Wharfe, away from busy roads. The walk, which can be shortened by emitting a riverside section, visits both villages. Its main charm is the unspoilt countryside traversed with a […]

This is a walk of wide views and quiet valleys. After climbing high onto the Wolds from Bishop Wilton, where there are far-reaching vistas over the Vale of York, the walk arrives at the hamlet of Great Givendale with its picturesque church. The route then traverses typical Wolds country, dipping into a deep valley before […]

This walk explores the countryside south of Harrogate. The route crosses Crimple Valley to Follifoot then skirts Rudding Park to return to the start with a walk along the valley through woodland and fields. The walk is 7 miles long and should take around 3 hours. Getting there The starting point is Hornbeam Park station […]

The circular loop around Nunnington and Caukleys Bank is one of the best walks in the Howardian Hills. This version follows most of the standard route but adds a visit to Stonegrave with its ancient Minster and a longer extra stretch alongside the River Rye.  Distance 7 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Getting there The recommended […]

AROUND AND ABOUT ALLERTHORPE COMMON This is an easy walk, ideal for a short winter stroll. The first half traverses Allerthorpe Common, a mix of mainly coniferous woodland and more open areas managed by Forestry England. The woodland has a network of paths which can also be explored if you want to extend or vary […]