North Wolds Walk

A 20-mile long-distance path visiting the breathtaking dales, rolling hills, and picturesque villages in the northern part of the Yorkshire Wolds. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.

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Statistics and Files

Start: Millington
Grid Ref: SE 830 518
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Climbing: 941 metres
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
GPX Route File Google Earth File About the Yorkshire Wolds (Wikipedia)

Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
294 Market Weighton and Yorkshire Wolds Central
300 Howardian Hills and Malton

Summary

The North Wolds Walk is a 20-mile circular walking route exploring some of the most scenic hills, dales, and villages in the northern area of the Yorkshire Wolds. Starting and finishing in the village of Millington, the walk goes via Whitekeld Dale, Great Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Stonetable Hill, Worsen Dale, Megdale, Kirby Underdale, Raydale, Milham Dale, Thixendale, Bradeham Dale, Wayrham Dale, Tun Dale, Frendal Dale, and Sylvan Dale.

Along its course, the North Wolds Walk intersects with and shares sections of path with other notable routes in the area, including the Yorkshire Wolds Way, Minster Way, and Chalkland Way.

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