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Walk: Huggate Poetry Bench Circular

The Huggate Poetry Bench Circular walk is a delightful journey through the tranquil Yorkshire Wolds, offering picturesque landscapes and an inspiring connection with nature and literature. This approximately three-mile trail starts and finishes in the quaint village of Huggate, known for its charming scenery and the highest point in the Wolds. KC6GM5 Wolds Poetry Bench overlooking Horse Dale, East Yorkshire The Route what3words for start point: ///siblings.perform.voltages Start / Finish Point: Pocklington Ln, Huggate, York YO42 1YJ Distance: 3.2 Miles GPX Route Map Huggate_CircularDownload Walk Description As you embark on the walk, the path takes you through rolling fields and serene woodland areas, where the sounds of nature provide a peaceful backdrop. The route is well-marked and traverses gently undulating terrain, making it accessible for walkers of most abilities. A highlight of the walk is the curved poetry bench designed by artist Angus Ross, who created it to represent the curves of the dales (or dry valleys) and the springs along the Yorkshire Wolds Way. The bench is carved with a poem by John Wedgwood Clarke (#ad). The route offers stunning views across the Yorkshire Wolds, with opportunities to see wildlife and enjoy the rich flora. Depending on the season, walkers can admire a tapestry of colours from blooming wildflowers or the golden hues of harvested fields.

Walk: Dry Valleys of Thixendale

The dry valleys of the Yorkshire Wolds (created by the chalk bedrock) form a unique and fascinating landscape well seen on this walk from Thixendale. The Route what3words for start point: ///lend.spark.drawn Start Point: Thixendale Finish Point: Thixendale Distance: 7 Miles GPX Route Map thixendaleDownload Walk Description Thixendale is an attractive village with a pleasant pub. The walk climbs explores the uniform dry valleys to the north of the valley, particularly Deep Dale and the ruined settlement around Wharram Percy. The medieval settlement was deserted in 1500 but the remains offer an interesting perspective of life in the 500 years prior to that date. The return from Wharram Percy to Thixendale is a little longer and includes a second dry chalk valley. It is a unique landscape.

Walk: Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail

One of the flagship walking routes in Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Wolds Way runs for 79 miles across the beautiful and peaceful Yorkshire Wolds between Hessle, near the Humber Bridge and Filey on the North Yorkshire coast. The Route what3words for start point: ///manliness.looked.complains Start Point: Hessle Finish Point: Filey Brigg Distance: 79 Miles GPX Route Map yorkshire-wolds-way-1Download Walk Description The Yorkshire Wolds Way is one of England’s National Trails. Deservedly so for the outstanding landscape and beautiful countryside along the full length of its 79 miles between Hessle near the Humber Bridge and Filey on the North Yorkshire Coast. Renowned for its peace and tranquillity, the walk hits top marks for anyone looking to maximise their wellbeing. People love the stunning dry grass valleys that the path bends and curves its way along in harmony with nature. Poetry benches are dotted along the route – a place to relax and contemplate life, the universe and everything! There is a warm welcome and often a pub in villages along the way, with a chance for a friendly chat with the locals over a decent pint of Yorkshire ale.

Thixendale, Wharram Percy and the Yorkshire Wolds Walk