York Association of the National Trust
YANT Walks 2024
Thursday 18th April 2024
Myton on Swale Circular Walk
Approximately 5.5 miles.
This is a circular walk of about 5.5 miles starting from Myton on Swale and passing through leafy lanes with river views, parkland, farmland, some architectural gems, and the site of a bloody battle. There are options to shorten the walk.
The recommended way to reach Myton on Swale is to take the A19 out of York, turn left to Tollerton, pass through Flawith and then fork left to Myton. Please park thoughtfully in the village and meet by the church ready for a 10:30 am start. There are no public toilets or refreshments in Myton on Swale
The nearest café for refreshments after the walk is at Beningborough Hall but as the National Trust Farm Shop there is closed Trust Members should please remember to carry their membership cards if they wish to use the NT café there.
The walk leader is Dorothy Pope Tel. 07985 553 523
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Thixendale Circular Walk
Approximately 4.5 miles.
The walk will commence from outside the church in Thixendale SE842611 at 10.30am and there is roadside parking in the village.
The nearest public toilets are at Stamford Bridge.
The walk is on Explorer 300 and is a quite strenuous 4.5 mile route with two significant climbs. The route follows the Yorkshire Wolds Way from the village via Cow Wold Barn to Vessey Hill until it turns east by North Plantation along the Chalkland Way. The return route follows the Centenary Way along Court Dale and Water Dale. Boots and walking poles are recommended for this walk.
Refreshments after the walk may be had at Seaways at Fridaythorpe, (the Bikers' Café) , the café at Bishop Wilton or in Stamford Bridge.
Walk Leader: Philip Mander
Wednesday 21st February 2024
Heslington Village Circular Walk
Approximately 4 miles.
This is a circular 4 mile walk from Heslington Village, near York University and will start at 10:30 from the Outgang car park, Common Lane, south of Heslington Main Street.
From the roundabout at Heslington Hall, turn along Heslington Main street, turn right at the top and in a short distance turn right onto The Outgang, (signposted ‘playground’ and ‘The Outgang’). If you Google Heslington Cricket club or The Outgang play area you will see where you are aiming for. Buses 66 and 67 will take you from town to the roundabout at Heslington Hall from where it is a short walk to the start, following the directions above.
There are no toilets at the start but it is possible to take a small diversion to toilets on the University campus within half an hour of the start.
The walk goes through Heslington Village and through the University Campus East to the Sports Village. Here we follow a public footpath which crosses the A64 and return via quiet lanes to the Outgang car park. This is an easy walk with no stiles on mostly good surfaces but with a possible muddy section behind the Sports Village.
There is a pub and a sandwich shop on Heslington main street where refreshments may be obtained after the walk.
Walk Leader: Anne Harvey
Thursday 25th January 2024
Barmby Circular Walk
Approximately 4.5 miles.
The walk will commence at 10.30 am from the free car park of the Barmby Tidal Barrage SE682286 where there are public toilets. The tidal barrage is at the end of the B1228 via the villages of Knedlington, Asselby and Barmby on the Marsh.
The circular walk is on Explorer 290 and 291 maps and is c4.5 miles long. It is flat and initially follows the flood bank of the river Ouse upstream having crossed over the river Derwent. It loops into the village of Hemingbrough with its attractive 15th century church.
The return half of the walk is along tracks taking in Barmby Ferry Road until the River Derwent is met. There is one patch of mud and waterproof boots would be advisable if the weather is wet.
After the walk refreshments may be available in Howden or Selby or at the cafe at Hollicarrs off the A19.
Walk Leader: Philip Mander