This circular walk from Burton Agnes in East Yorkshire through Kilham and Harpham is perfect for well-behaved dogs, offering off-lead opportunities through fields and quiet paths. There’s a great spot for a paddle halfway through. The terrain is mostly flat with scenic views of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Expect muddy field paths and tracks after rain, and varying conditions in arable fields. Waymarking is intermittent, so downloading offline maps is recommended for guidance.
You’ll encounter several gates and five stiles, with some requiring help for dogs. Be cautious of electric fences. Plan for 3-5 hours to complete the walk.
The Route
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- Start Point: Burton Agnes
- Finish Point: Burton Agnes
- Distance: 6.7 Miles
GPX Route Map
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Path Alongside Sportsfield
From the village pond in Burton Agnes, head towards the main road, turn left along the grass verge to the Blue Bell Hotel. Cross the road and follow the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle route No.1, passing Burton Agnes C of E Primary School and Nursery. After the sports club, turn left through a hedge gap to a footpath along the crop field’s edge with a fenced football field on your left.
Sandy Lane
Continue on the wide, grassy path through a gap in the hedge. Pass a yellow waymarker and head diagonally uphill. Cross into the next field through a hedge gap, following the obvious path with views of the Yorkshire Wolds. Pass through a metal gate onto Sandy Lane.
Sewage Works
Cross Sandy Lane and continue through a hedge gap onto an undulating path. Climb a stile and head towards a gate. Follow the path diagonally across fields, passing through waymarked gates. Reach a tarmac road, turn right downhill, then follow a wooden footpath sign left along a field edge. Continue past the sewage works.
Bracey Bridge
Follow the wide green track with a beck to the right. Turn sharp left up a bank to a marked field path. Continue through fields via way markers, heading towards tall trees. Cross the road and descend steps to Bracey Bridge picnic area.
Harpham Village
Pass the picnic tables and cross the lay-by road through a kissing gate onto a tarmac track. Follow footpath signs through kissing gates and fields, crossing Low Thorpe Beck. Continue past farm buildings to a quiet road leading to Harpham village.
Finish
From St Quintin Arms, turn left at the crossroads towards Bridlington. Turn right onto a path, following waymarkers over stiles and fields towards Burton Agnes. Cross a bridge and stiles, then follow the path towards the village. Turn right onto the road and return to the village pond.
Afterwards
Why not take a look round Burton Agnes Hall or stay the night at the Blue Bell.
