York Association of the National Trust

Walks 2019
YANT Walks 2019

Walks Organiser:  walks@yant.org.uk

Monday 30th December, 2019
An easy walk beside the Ouse in York. 3.5 miles.
Standard: Easy, one stile

Starting at Tower Gardens, opposite Clifford’s Tower at 10.30 am, the walk will follow the River Ouse towards Fulford, crossing at the Millenium Bridge. Continuing a short distance along the river towards Bishopthorpe, we will cross fields, and Bishopthorpe Road, towards the Knavesmire.

The route will take us back through Rowntree Park, then return along the riverside to the start point near Skeldergate Bridge.

Paths could be muddy in places after rain and there is one stile.

There are numerous places to eat along Bishopthorpe Road or in York city centre after the walk.
Please note: if the paths beside the river are flooded, the walk will be cancelled.

Thursday 14 November, 2019
4.5 miles around Fulford
Standard: Easy, no stiles

Meet at the entrance to St Oswald’s school/Fulford Library car park on School Lane, Fulford, at 10.am.
Turn at the traffic lights by Fulford church on Fulford Road, left from town, right from A64, and School Road is first right.

We have permission to use the car park but space is limited. Some space may be possible on School Lane. Buses 7, 18, 36, 42, 415 and 416 stop at Fulford church from where it is a short walk left then right to the start. The library will not be open and there are no toilets at the start.

We walk down to Germany Beck and along tracks and a field path to Heslington Lane then on, via the university and Walmgate Stray, across Fulford Road and back via riverside paths to the start. Some sections may be wet and muddy. The final section can be changed if it has been very wet.

Lunch is possible at various pubs in Fulford, a sandwich bar and a fish and chip shop.

Tuesday 8 October, 2019
5 mile walk Roman Road from Copmanthorpe
Standard: Easy

Meet at 10.30 am at The Royal Oak Pub in Main Street, Copmanthorpe. The walk will follow the Roman road between York and Tadcaster. It is flat but there are several stiles. There is a pub at Colton about halfway into the walk and toilet facilities at Bilborough Top after 2 miles.

Parking is on-street, but buses 13, 843, 844 and 845 call at Copmanthorpe.

Possible lunch venues are Scotts fish and chips at Bilborough Top or The Nag’s Head pub in Askham Bryan.

Saturday 21 September, 2019
CWP 2019/8 - Yorkshire Dales: Gargrave & Leeds/Liverpool Canal
Standard: Easy

This walk was cancelled and will now take place in May 2020
This easy, flat walk with a few slight inclines and descents starts at the small, pretty village of Gargrave, between Skipton and Settle on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Following the Pennine Way we walk across undulating fields to the village of East Marton. The walk then joins the towpath of the Leeds/Liverpool canal, which takes us back to Gargrave where we will join the coach for the 20 minutes journey to Settle. A salad and cake tea will be prepared by member of St John’s Methodist Church.

Please indicate any dietary requirements, e.g. a vegetarian option, on the booking form.

Ingleby’s coach will leave Memorial Gardens at 8 30 am and Rawcliffe Bar P&R at 8 45 am. Return to York by 7 pm.
Cost of the trip, to include coach, tea and gratuities, is £22. Bookings by Saturday 14th September, 2019 at the latest.

Tuesday 10th September, 2019
4 mile walk Bishopthorpe to Acaster Malbis
Standard: Easy

This 4 mile easy walk starts at 10.15 am at the Social Club on Main Street, Bishopthorpe and, after following a short stretch of the Solar Way, crosses fields on good paths to Acaster Malbis. The return route follows the River Ouse back to Bishopthorpe, passing the Palace and old church ruins. There is some road walking.

Parking may be difficult in Bishopthorpe. The half-hourly No 11 bus - 9.40 am from the Railway Station - arrives in the village just before 10 am. There are numerous cafes and pubs for lunch.

Thursday 15th August, 2019
6.5 mile walk around Helmsley

This intermediate length circular walk starts at 10.30 am near the public toilets in the car park near Helmsley Castle. Parking in this car park will cost £5 so car sharing is advised.

The walk climbs gradually up Ashdale with two short, steep descents into Beck Dale on good tracks. There is one stile on the route. Please bring a packed lunch and drink to be carried on the walk. There are plenty of tearooms in Helmsley for after the walk if required.

Saturday 20th July, 2019
CWP 2019/7 A coastal walk from Cayton Bay to Hunmanby Gap
Standard: Moderate. Distance 8 miles.

An 8 mile coastal walk from Cayton Bay to Hunmanby Gap


An excellent walk on Saturday from Cayton Bay to Hunmanby Gap. The walk followed the Cleveland Way along the coast to Filey Brigg and the Country Park. We stopped here to eat our lunch and had lovely views out over Filey Bay and Flamborough from the cliff top.


After lunch we descended to Filey beach and had a very welcome paddle. We had very hot tired feet at this point in the walk!


It was then a pleasant walk along the firm sand to Hunmanby Gap where we met our coach and were taken to Flamborough WI for an excellent tea: two lots of quiche each, large home made sausage rolls, ham and about six different salads, plus lots of puddings (see photograph). And they gave us containers to bring the uneaten food home with us.
Ingleby’s coach will leave Memorial Gardens at 8 30 am and Rawcliffe Bar P&R at 8 45 am, returning to York by 7 pm. Cost of the trip to include coach and tea will be £22.

Thursday 11th July, 2019
Hovingham, grid ref SE668756.
Standard: Easy. Distance 4.8 miles with a shorter option of 4.2 miles.

An easy walk along farmland paths, stone tracks and minor roads, including the pretty village of Stonegrave, with its interesting church, (a shorter option misses out Stonegrave).

Mostly flat, no stiles, but could be muddy in places. Lunch available afterwards in Hovingham at The Malt Shovel or the local bakery.

Meet and park in the public car park near the village hall in the centre of Hovingham for a 10 am start. 

Saturday 22nd June, 2019
CWP 2019/6 Whitby
Standard: Easy. Distance 6.5 miles.

A walk from Whitby Harbour up to the cinder path along the route of the disused Whitby to Scarborough railway line to Stainsacre, and then on a field path via Robin Hood field and Beacon Hill, to join the Cleveland Way near the disused lighthouse and Whitby Fog Signal station. The walk then continues along the Cleveland Way, with cliff edge views, to Whitby Abbey and church and down the famous 199 steps into the town to rejoin the coach at Whitby Harbour.


The climb up to the cinder path is gradual with a paved surface and seats for a rest; the cinder path itself is level. The path across the fields and the Cleveland Way may be muddy depending on the weather. There are a small number of kissing gates and stiles and care must be taken when crossing the A171 road when leaving Whitby and again near Stainsacre.


There may be time to explore Whitby before the coach leaves for Hawsker where the WI will provide us with a high tea including a ham salad, trifle and cakes.


Please indicate any dietary requirements, e.g. a vegetarian option, on the booking form.


Ingleby’s coach leaves the Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, at 9 am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 9 15 am. Cost per head £22, which includes coach travel, tea and all gratuities. Please send the booking slip and payment to Celia Rutt at the address given on the booking form by Saturday 15th June. Later booking may be available by contacting Celia on 01904 627384.

Tuesday 11th June, 2019
Amble along the Pocklington Canal
Standard: Easy. Distance approx. 4 miles, 2.5 hours.

This gentle walk starts at 10 am at Pocklington Canal Head which is 10 miles east of York along the A1079, YO42 1NW. 

Parking is available at the Canal Head and also on the opposite side of the road on Canal Lane, in front of the (now closed) Wellington Oak pub. There are toilets at the cafes at the previous roundabout, near the garage and turning to Pocklington.


Following the towpath we will walk along this disused stretch of the canal in the direction of Coates Bridge. The canal is a site of Special Scientific Interest and is a haven for wild life. After about 75 minutes walking we will return to the Canal Head along the same path. Possible lunch venues are The Plough Inn at Allerthorpe or Langlands Garden Centre, which is 4 miles in the other direction and has a café for hot food and enormous slices of cake.

Saturday 25 May, 2019
CWP 2018/2 Swaledale - Keld to Gunnerside along the Corpse Road
Standard: Moderate. Distance approx. 7 miles.

Starting from the village of Keld and following the ancient Corpse Road, the walk ascended Kisdon Hill from which there were spectacular views of Upper Swaledale. We then followed the track down to Muker, crossing the famous hay meadows.

After time to look around the village, we continued along the Corpse Road, beside the River Swale, passing Ivelet Bridge which has a coffin stone and is reputed to be haunted by a headless dog, to Gunnerside where we had a ham salad tea with trifle and cakes.

This scenic walk was through undulating countryside and within the capability of averagely fit walkers. There were several stone stiles along the way. 

Booking details were:
Ingleby's coach will leave Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road at 8.15am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 8.30am. The cost of the trip, to include coach travel, tea and all gratuities is £22. Please book your place on this walk by Saturday, 18th May. For further details please contact Alison on 07523 94 40 65. There are no shops in Gunnerside; the tea ingredients have to be ordered well in advance so late booking may not be possible on this walk but it may be worth trying.

Tuesday 7th May, 2019
Terrington
Approx 5 miles. Standard: Easy to moderate

A walk from Terrington through school grounds, farmland and woods. Several gentle inclines, no stiles but paths may be muddy at times. Lovely panoramic views. Lunch is available at The Highwayman in Sheriff Hutton or the Lavender Farm in Terrington.

Meet and park in the road by the church. If coming from Sheriff Hutton drive through Terrington past the (now closed) Bay Horse Pub on your right and take the next left turn into the road marked Church. 10 am start.

Saturday 13 April, 2019
CWP 2019/1 North Ferriby to South Cave
Standard: Moderate/undulating. 6 or 8 miles.

The walk starts at North Ferriby and follows the Wolds Way to Welton Dale, then the High Hunsley Circuit to Brantingham (6 miles). There will be the opportunity to rejoin the coach at this point or continue the walk up to Ellerker North Wold, then on to South Cave for a ham tea.


Please indicate any dietary requirements, e.g. a vegetarian option, on the booking form.


Ingleby’s coach leaves the Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, at 9 am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 9 15 am. Cost per head £22, which includes coach travel, tea and all gratuities. Please send the booking slip and payment to the address given on the booking form by Saturday 6 April. Later booking may be available by contacting the telephone number given on the booking form.

Tuesday 9th April, 2019
Tadcaster to Newton Kyme circular
Approx 4 miles, 2.5 hours. Standard: Easy

This walk starts at the bus station in Tadcaster at 10 15 am. The 840 Coastliner bus leaves York Station at 9.24 am and arrives at Tadcaster at 9.52. Free parking is available at the Britannia car park behind the bus station and also at the central car park off the A659 Boston Spa road on Chapel Street, just before the Falcon Inn. Toilets are available at the Bus Station (20p).

The walk takes us across George Hudson’s viaduct over the Wharfe then down another flight of steps to the banks of the river. We then follow the river to Newton Kyme, site of a Roman Fort, the 13th century church of St Andrew and Newton Kyme Hall. We then retrace our steps to Tadcaster passing St Mary’s church, which has a famous William Morris window and the 15th century Ark, now the Council offices. There are plenty of places to eat lunch in Tadcaster, such as the Coach and Horses pub, where lunch may be pre-booked before setting off on the walk.

Please note: It may be muddy by the river and there is a short stretch of uneven path under trees. Stout footwear is advised. There are 2 stiles.

 Friday 22 March, 2019
Stamford Bridge/Kexby
Walking time about 3 hours.

The outward part of the walk to Kexby via Low Catton has fences between walkers and any animals. The return part following the River Derwent along the Minster Way may have animals grazing, with no fences. Anyone wishing to do a shorter walk could return the way they have come at any point on the walk.
The walk is on well-maintained meadow paths with four small barriers to surmount and no hills. At Kexby there is a 10-minute walk beside a busy road, on a safe footpath. Stamford Bridge has several pubs, a ‘Deli’, two cafes, a fish and chip shop and a bakery selling take-away food and drinks. The Balloon Tree farm shop and cafe is on the A166 (from York) shortly before reaching Stamford Bridge: this was ‘cafe of the year’ in 2018.
Meet in the (free) car park, map ref. 71.2x55.7 OS Landranger map York and Selby 105 for a 10am start.
Coming from York drive over the bridge and immediately turn right: the car park is beside the wooden Viking ship filled with flowers and an information board. Picnic tables are both there and just beyond the shops. Public toilets are opposite the shops. The River Derwent is a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, rich in flora and fauna. 

Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Heworth
Approximately 4 miles.

A gentle exploratory stroll around Heworth. The walk takes in the new Derwenthorpe estate built by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust in four areas or quarters. We then proceed towards town via Hull Road park and St Nicholas Fields before using the path on the old railway line to loop back towards Heworth and the starting point. Easy walking on good paths and some roads.
Light refreshments can be obtained at the Explore cafe and the Walnut Tree in Heworth village has the usual pub food.

Meet at the Explore library in the Burnholme Centre, Mossdale Avenue (off Bad Bargain Lane) YO31 0GW at 10am.

There is a large car park and toilets and the number 11 bus stops across the road. The bus leaves the railway station at 0925 and the Stonebow at 0935 to arrive at the library at 0945.  

Monday 14th January, 2019
Knavesmire /Acomb windmill
Approximately 5 miles.
A walk to Acomb windmill via the Knavesmire, Brick Pond, Hob Moor and West Bank Park (comfort stop available), returning via Holgate Road and Micklegate Stray.
Mostly off-road, sound footpaths and cycle routes where possible. Muddy and uneven ground is possible over Hob Moor. No stiles. Flat walking with one steep but short incline to the windmill; some steps to access the railway bridge.
Lunch is available at either the Fox and Roman on Tadcaster Road or the Cross Keys pub.

Meet at the Cherry Lane car park (end of Cherry Lane off Tadcaster Road by the Holiday Inn YO24 1QF) for a 10 15am start.

Extra parking available on Cherry Lane and buses 4 or 12 stop near the Holiday Inn (check details with driver). 


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