White Rose Way
A 104-mile long-distance path exploring the Yorkshire countryside between the city of Leeds and the coastal resort of Scarborough. The Vale of York, Howardian Hills, and North York Moors all feature during the walk. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SE 298 334
Distance: 104 miles (167 km)
Time: 45–52 hours
Duration: 7–10 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL27 North York Moors – Eastern Area
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
289 Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby and Pontefract
290 York, Selby and Tadcaster
294 Market Weighton and Yorkshire Wolds Central
297 Lower Wharfedale and Washburn Valley
300 Howardian Hills and Malton
301 Scarborough, Bridlington and Flamborough Head
Summary
The White Rose Way is a 104-mile long-distance footpath in England which runs from Leeds, West Yorkshire, to Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Created in 2011 by local author Paul Brown, the walk starts at the foot of the Black Prince Statue in Leeds City Square, with the finish line at the harborside Tourist Information Centre in the South Bay, Scarborough.
The walk links existing trails with lesser-used footpaths, passing through the suburbs of Leeds to quickly enter linked parkland and the grounds of Harewood House. The Wharfe Valley follows, leading to the market town of Wetherby and onto the agricultural plains of the Vale of York via Boston Spa and Tadcaster. The walk passes through Fulford and Kexby, heading up the River Derwent into Stamford Bridge.
The Derwent Valley is followed into Malton and Thornton-le-Dale. The North York Moors National Park is traversed through Wykeham and Dalby Forest to the hamlet of Harwood Dale. The walk pushes on to Cloughton before following the Cleveland Way for the last few miles into Scarborough. (Source: Wikipedia)
Note: At Low Marishes between Thornton-le-Dale and Ryton, please keep to the permissive path, as there have been occasions of walkers accidentally entering a private drive. See attached PDF.