Start Time09:30Distance7.2 MilesDifficultyModerateTypeCircularAscent322 metresLeaderMatthew J. - Contact walk leaderMeeting PointBishop Wilton Village Hall, Worsendale Road, YO42 1STMap linkMap of meeting point
Description:
This year our AGM is being held at Bishop Wilton Village Hall. Whether you're planning on attending or not, come join us for for a bracing circular walk taking in some wonderful views, historic sites and the highest point on the Yorkshire Wolds!
Bishop Wilton is a very picturesque village nestling at the edge of the Wolds. After leaving the village hall, our route will take us up out of the village through the Medieval deer-park on to the Wolds. The effort of the climb will be rewarded with panoramic views across the Vale of York right across to the Dales. We will then continue our ascent, at a much more gentle rate, along a ridge towards the top of Worsendale.
Crossing over an old Roman (now the A166!), a brief diversion will take us to a stunning viewpoint overlooking Megdale. Our Walk then continues through a landscape peppered by Bronze Age and Iron Age monuments passing by Cot Nab Farm, at a 'lofty' 246 meters the highest point in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Veering south, our walk heads down a quiet by-way towards the site of Bishop Wilton Show (Saturday 17th July 2027...a date for your diaries!) before turning West. The walk the sharply descends and ascends through the hidden valley of Deepdale on its return to Bishop Wilton.
Finally, we will the descend to Bishop Wilton via Hobbit-themed bench and a wishing tree (bring a coin!) enjoying some last views before returning to the village.
🪧Meet at Bishop Wilton Village Hall, Worsendale Road, Bishop Wilton, YO42 1ST
🅿️Bishop Wilton Village Hall (honesty box for payment)
🚻 Available at the Village Hall
🚌Unfortunately there are no public transport options for Bishop Wilton that will get to the village in time for the walk
🥪 Please bring a packed lunch which we'll eat on returning to the village hall (also, do feel-free to bring cake along too!)
🐶Owing to livestock and a short stretch along the A166, this walk is not suitable for dogs.
🥾 Please ensure you bring suitable footwear
Get Your Boots On is a friendly and sociable group for those in their 20s and 30s and is part of The Ramblers
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