Sunday walk: Goole - Sunday 14th April @ 10:00am

Start: 10am prompt from Goole town centre.

Parking: Wesley Square Car Park near Goole Railway Station.  Park near the Boyes Store.

Leader: Rob

Postcode for satnav: DN14 5EZ

What3words:  ///extra.shelf.imparting

 

Distance: ~ 8 miles

Time: ~ Between 3.5 and 4 hours

Level of difficulty: Easy

Refreshments and toilets: Cafes and public toilets in Goole.  Rob is proposing the Olive Tree Cafe at the California Garden Centre in Howden which is a couple of miles from the end of the walk.

The walk: Circular walk starting in Goole town centre but is soon out into the countryside. Much of the walk is along the banks of the river.

Walk dates for 2024

Please mark your diary for 2024.

What3Words - we will be using this app to designate the start point of each walk. Find out more about this brilliant app here.

Sunday walks 
All the following are Sundays starting at 10am from the start point of the walk.

Mid week walks
All the following are mid week walks starting at 10am from the start point of the walk.

Mid week walks are temporarily suspended.

Weekend walks

The following weekend walks have been organised:

Friday 10th May - Hawes

Friday 5th July - Allendale (Near Hexham)

Friday 13th September - Stamford

The format of the weekend is generally and loosely as follows:

Friday: Arrive afternoon/evening and meet at a local pub around 7pm for drinks. Organise own meal.

Saturday: walk of 10-12 miles starting at 10am. After end of walk visit local cafe/pub for refreshments and then reconvene in local pub for drinks. Organise own meal.

Sunday: walk of 8 miles starting at 10am. After end of walk visit local cafe/pub and then head back to York.

Accommodation: simply book your own in one of the many local B&Bs, hotels, of camping/caravanning sites nearby.

Just let me know you are coming and I will ensure you are kept informed of meeting up times and dates. Email me here.

Challenge walks

The walks will be focussed on walking the Wainwrights in the Lake District.

5-8 May - Steve

Sunday Walk: March 10 2024 @ 10:00 - Cowlam (Wolds)

Start: 10am prompt from Cowlam

Parking: Rough verge on western side of lane near the entrance to Cowlam Manor. (Please don't block the entrance) Be aware that the verge is very uneven.

Leader: David

 

What3words:  ///punks.removals.toned

 

Distance: 8 miles (Approx)

 

Level of difficulty: moderate. Typical Wolds walking.

 

Facilities: None. Cafe at Seldmere afterwards. (Any other suggestions will be welcome.)

Sunday walk: 11 February 24 - Huggate - 10:00am

Start: 10am prompt

Parking: A new car park has opened in Huggate to the east of the village on the Driffield Road. See the What3words link below for its location. No charge and it holds around 20 cars.

Leader: Keith

What3words:  ///trudges.send.tram

Distance: 8.5 miles (Approx)

Level of difficulty: moderate. Typical Wolds walking.

Facilities: Also new in Huggate is a excellent cafe (Walnut Cottage Tea Room) where we can finish with a tea & scone. (Other treats are available!)

Sunday walk - 14 January - Sutton Bank

Start: Usual 10.00am Prompt.

Parking: Sutton Bank car park - parking fee payable by card, no cash.

 

Leader: Steve

 

Postcode for satnav: YO7 2EH

 

What3words:  ///pictures.brings.severe

 

Distance: 8 miles

 

Level of difficulty: moderate, includes climb down and later climb up Whitestone cliff

 

Facilities: cafe and toilets at Sutton Bank visitor centre

 

Starting from the visitor centre car park, we will head through the trees down Whitestone Cliff and towards Gormire Lake before turning north towards Boltby. Turning east, heading uphill, we join the Cleveland Way, enjoying wonderful views across the Vale of York - hopefully.

Sunday walk - 3rd December - Helmsley - 10 am Start

A slightly shorter walk - 7.1 miles - from Helmsley through Hag Wood and returning along part of the Tabular Hills walk.

The plan is to have one drink break  so that we are back in Helmsley in time for lunch at 2.00 PM at the Vinehouse Cafe at Helmsley Walled Garden behind the castle.

Start: 10am prompt - Meeting on the corner where you turn for the Cleveland Way car park off the Stokesley Road. (B1257)

Parking: The most convenient car park is the Cleveland Way Car Park (Fee payable - machines take cards) but feel free to park where you prefer. 

Leader: Keith (07971 368613)

Postcode for satnav: YO62 5EA

What3Words: ///crispier.dwarf.arrive

Distance: 7.1 Miles

Difficulty: We will be using well marked paths but it is December and it can be muddy. (Probably better to leave the stilettos in the car and change into them at the end) 

Facilities: Toilets in Helmsley

Vinehouse Cafe: They are reserving an area of the cafe for us but it would be nice to be able to give them and idea of numbers so I would appreciate if you could let me know if you are planning to join us for the meal. Non-walkers more than welcome. 

The cafe has a range of offerings on the menu and they will take orders on the day. They have a website if you want more details:- www.vinehousecafehelmsley.co.uk

Sunday Walk - 5th November @10.00 - Newgate Bank, North York Moors

Start: 10am prompt - Newgate Bank Car Park

From Helmsley, take the B1257 Stokesley Road and follow for approx 4 miles. The car-park is on the RHS at the top of Newgate Bank. Beware that the sign is slightly hidden. 

Parking: Free Parking at the car park

Leader: Keith

Postcode for satnav: YO62 5NB  - This should take you past the entrance if travelling via Helmsley.

What3Words: ///vowed.helpless.speaking

Distance: 8.5 - 9.0 miles

Difficulty: It's on the Moors so plenty of ups & downs but nothing too demanding. Walking on recognised paths.

Facilities: Toilets and cafes afterwards in Helmsley