Dry Valleys of Thixendale The dry valleys of Thixendale are the main attraction of a delightful walk in the Yorkshire Wolds. The paths are very good and the villages of Thixendale and the church at Wharram Percy book end the walk perfectly. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
Stonegrave and the Rye walk The Stonegrave and the Rye walk includes two picturesque village, a pleasant riverside section and a short climb to Caulkley’s Bank. Here there are some lovely views across the Hambleton Hills. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 195m Elevation: 195m / 639ft
Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent offer the backdrop to a pleasant section of countryside near Malton to the north east of York. The villages are interesting to explore and the railway is unusual on this type of walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 152m Elevation: 152m / 498ft
Grounds of Castle Howard walk It is a very pleasant afternoon to walk through the grounds of Castle Howard. Unsurprisingly they are very well kept and full of interest, both historical and for the nature in the ground. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Coxwold and Beacon Banks A short walk from Coxwold and Beacon Banks to Husthwaite is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The walk is along pleasant lanes and easy paths. 1 Rating: Easier walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 123 ms (404 feet)m Elevation: 123 ms (404 feet)m / 403ft
Valleys of Medieval Cottam walk The walk through the dry valleys of medieval Cottam is an eerie experience. The valleys are extraordinarily uniform and the villages and buildings impossibly perfect. It is a toy landscape. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
Sledmere House and Park There are some lovely views down to Sledmere House from the woods to the south. The village is extremely pleasant as are the grounds in the house. I did not take a tour of the house however. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 52 ms (171 feet)m Elevation: 52 ms (171 feet)m / 170ft
Pocklington & the Wolds Way Part of the Wolds Way passes through Pocklington and Millington. The route along the chalk escarpment offers some impressive views across the Yorkshire Wolds. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 212m Elevation: 212m / 695ft
Thorpe Bassett Wold near Settrington North Grimston is the base for a walk over Thorpe Bassett Wold near Settrington. The wold stands proud in this part of the country with constantly changing views, excellent from the high points. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Terrington walk and the Wolds The Terrington walk through the Hambleton Hills is a pleasant way of discovering the area. Farmland, and woodland are the main features in this well preserved landscape. The walking is easy. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 113m Elevation: 113m / 370ft
Walk at Sheriff Hutton A walk at Sheriff Hutton takes you to the castle ruins set upon a hill. From here the walk passes through fields and villages with some good views across the Vale of York. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 61m Elevation: 61m / 200ft
