Foss Walk
A 28-mile long-distance walk in North Yorkshire following the River Foss from its confluence with the River Ouse in the city of York to its source at Pond Head, near Easingwold. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: York
Grid Ref: SE 605 511
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Grid Ref: SE 605 511
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Climbing: 362 metres
Time: 11–14 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Time: 11–14 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
290 York, Selby and Tadcaster
299 Ripon, Boroughbridge and Easingwold
300 Howardian Hills and Malton
Summary
The Foss Walk follows footpaths along or near the River Foss, from its confluence with the River Ouse in the historic city of York to its source at Pond Head, four miles from Easingwold. An extension to the route from the source of the river to Easingwold completes the path. The walk passes through or near several North Yorkshire villages, including Huntington, Haxby, Strensall, Sheriff Hutton, Farlington, Crayke, and Oulston, as well as passing Marton Abbey.