Pocklington and West Wolds Area Walks

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Summary

Walk Name

Wayrham Picnic site

Ref

N21

Discover an excellent walking area with secluded dales, fine views, and several steep hills. If you have never explored the Yorkshire Wolds on foot before, you will be impressed by this beautiful area.

Details

Circular Walk

Yes

Grade

Challenging

Walk Type

Wolds Walks

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map

294

Car Parking Facility

Wayrham picnic site car park and roadside parking in Kirby Underdale

Refreshments

Small shop in Kirby Underdale, pubs and shop in Bishop Wilton and Thixendale, and cafe and pub in Thixendale

Public Conveniences

The Square in Stamford Bridge

Distance

Distance (Miles)

Distance (Kilometres)

Lengthened Distance (Miles)

Shortened Distance (Miles)

Description

If you want a short stroll just follow the path northwards along Wayrham Dale and Bradeham Dale. These two dales will give you a feeling of solitude and relaxation and, as on other walks in the area, your only company will be sheep and skylarks. You may continue northwards along the route of the "Wolds Way" to the very attractive village of Thixendale. Here you can obtain refreshment at the small pub.
For another enjoyable stroll, follow the paths southwards and westwards to the attractive village of Bishop Wilton with its farms and cottages set alongside the village stream. Both these walks are approximately 2 1/2 miles long and make a pleasant round walk of 5 miles, with refreshment at the half way point in an attractive village.
The round walk itself is excellent and runs northwards along several sheltered dales and then up Painsthorpe Wold where the view is magnificent. To the west stands the historic York and you can see the Minster, whilst to the north west catch sight of the White Horse on the distant Hambleton Hills. Descend the scarp slope by a minor road past the hamlet of Painsthorpe to the truly delightfully situated village of Kirby Underdale. This is a totally unspoilt estate village where a feeling of 'yesteryear' still exists.
From the village follow a delightful green lane rich in wild flowers and birdsong past Cheese Cake Wold and Garrowby Wold. After crossing the main road, take the minor road before following tracks and paths across some very attractive countryside and through a magnificent dale to return to the picnic area. The whole walk can be split into three shorter walks and you are strongly recommended to try one of them. If you try one you'll certainly want to try others!

Map(s)

N21 - Wayrham Picnic Site - 673KB

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Location

Start Point

Wayrham picnic site car park or roadsie, Kirby Underdale

End Point

Wayrham picnic site car park or Kirby Underdale

Towns & Villages

Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale and Painsthorpe

ParishKirby Underdale

Start Easting

483,618.00

Start Northing

456,777.00

End Easting

483,618.00

End Northing

456,777.00

Further Information

Accessibility Information

This route:-

- contains some steep slopes.

- contains a mixture of stiles and gates.

- may involve walking through fields with livestock.

- crosses at least one road.

- contains surfaces which can be boggy in wet weather.