Howardian Way
A 30-mile long-distance walk in North Yorkshire traversing the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Coxwold in the west to Kirkham Abbey in the east. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SE 535 771
Distance: 30 miles (48 km)
Time: 12–15 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
299 Ripon, Boroughbridge and Easingwold
300 Howardian Hills and Malton
Summary
The Howardian Way is a meandering linear walk in North Yorkshire from Coxwold in the west to Kirkham Priory in the east, running through the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Throughout its journey, the Howardian Way visits Husthwaite, Oulston, the River Foss, Yearsley, Peel Wood, Cherry Hill, Brandsby, Stearsby, Skewsby, Mug Dale, Swathgill, Coulton Grange, Temple Bank Wood, Hovingham, South Wood, Huskit Hill, Terrington, Mowthorpe, Bulmer, and the Rashes before ending at Kirkham Abbey. The route links with and shares parts of its path with the Foss Walk, the Centenary Way, and the Ebor Way.