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A Windmill Walk
Summary
Walk Name
A Windmill Walk
Ref
C41

Walk along field head paths and minor roads in the shape of a rectangle.

Details
Circular Walk
Yes
Grade
Easy
Walk Type
  • Easy Walks
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map
293
Car Parking Facility
Skidby Mill car park and roadside parking in Skidby
Refreshments
Pub close to Skidby
Public Conveniences
Market Green in Cottingham
Distance
Distance (Miles)
2
Distance (Kilometres)
3.2
Description
  • From the car park the path leads up the drive to the windmill, so you must choose whether to visit the mill before or after your stroll.  The walk takes you to Gallows Hill, a spot where sheep stealers were allegedly hanged during Charles II's reign.
  • After passing the cemetery, return along the Main Street and Beverley Road to the Mill.
Map(s)
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Location
Start Point
Skidby Mill car park (lay-by)
End Point
Skidby Mill car park (lay-by)
Towns & Villages
Cottingham, Eppleworth and Skidby
ParishSkidby
Start Easting
502,139.00
Start Northing
433,331.00
End Easting
502,139.00
End Northing
433,331.00
Further Information
Features of Interest
- Built in 1821, the windmill still grinds wholemeal flour, so if you time your visit well you can watch the process. There is also a museum showing milling tools, agricultural implements and models of mills.
Accessibility Information
This route:-

- is relatively flat.

- contains gates and/or stiles.
Additional Information
The Wolds are the 'breadbasket' of Yorkshire and in the 19th century over 200 corn windmills dominated the landscape. Today Skidby is the sole working survivor.