Longer Walks of the WoldsThese circular walks will vary in length between 5 and 10 miles and take between 3 and 5 hours to complete. They will normally be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
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Welcome to The Yorkshire Wolds – defined by history brought to life by its people. The Yorkshire Wolds are a traditional and special area of England, much of which remains relatively undiscovered. There are charming villages and towns accompanied by great natural heritage, as well as a range of fantastic visitor attractions and activities. |
It is this combination, coupled with the genuine nature of its people, the quality of its produce and its stunning scenery that makes the Yorkshire Wolds so distinctive. Yorkshire Forward, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire and The East Yorkshire Wolds Tourism Partnership have all made a commitment to developing the Wolds in a sustainable way, to make it as recognisable as the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors.
The purpose of the brand mark is to market all businesses in the Wolds in a cohesive way which will bring clear benefits and develop a stronger identity for the area and a sense of place to all who participate.
The new Yorkshire Wolds mark is simply illustrated to represent the heritage and charming character that make the area so emotionally rewarding. The expansive countryside, under a clear sky, draws the eye to the church spire in the distance, conjuring up the image of an inviting village just waiting to be explored.
Walking the Yorkshire Wolds
The pictures below illustrate the beautiful scenery to be discovered throughout the Wolds uplands in East Yorkshire. The pictures were taken on Sunday 21 September 2008 during a walk lead by Rob Lundy.
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Walks Starting from Market Weighton
Market Weighton is a walker's paradise. Offering a good variety of short circular walks and longer linear walks Market Weighton is an ideal base for both regular walkers and those wishing to explore the countryside without using too much energy on the excellent network of disused railway tracks. Walking is fun, not fattening and free, so everyone can take part.
On 20th March 2008 Market Weighton became the first accredited Walkers are Welcome town in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The brand is part of a national movement to raise the profile of great places to walk in Britain. This recognition has attracted more walkers to the area, and is encouraging more residents to take advantage of the terrific access to the local countryside.
Situated at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds where the chalk escarpment rises up away from the flat Vale of York, Market Weighton is ideally placed as a starting point from which to enjoy walking the Wolds.
A series of walks in the beautiful East Riding of Yorkshire starting from Market Weighton have been produced outlining route details. They can be obtained from Market Weighton Post Office, the Half Moon Inn and local newsagents.
Click below to view first of our walks centred on Market Weighton. Note: Adobe Acrobat™ reader is required to view and print the pdf file.
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Market Weighton Meander (7.5 miles)
Further walks will shortly be available on this website.
W@lking the East Riding
With almost 1,000 miles (over 1500 km) of public rights of way in the East Riding this complex web of footpaths, bridleways and byways is available for public enjoyment. It offers the most significant opportunity for relaxation and makes a major contribution to health and welfare through healthy recreation and exercise.
East Riding Council have provided a series of 143 walks throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire on their Website. Click this link: East Riding Walks