New midweek walks for 2014

Due to the popularity of the Sunday walks, we have decided to introduce a monthly mid week walk.

All walks will be on a Wednesday, normally the third Wednesday of the month.

Dates for the new Wednesday walks are shown in the Walk dates for 2014 post.

As with the Sunday walks, all are welcome. Bring your neighbours, friends and dogs.

Weekend walk in Warkworth - the pics

Ten intrepid walkers (plus one dog) arrived in Warkworth expecting the worst but finding themselves bathed in sunshine for the weekend.

I think I speak for all in saying we had a great time and tan.

Here are some pics to witness the weather and fun being had:

Ravenscar - 10am start - Sunday 11 May

Walk start: Ravenscar Roadside next to National Trust Information Centre.

Turn east off the A171 Scarborough to Whitby road at Cloughton.

Start: 10am from

Leader: Mike Leadbetter

Distance: 8.5 miles

Level of difficulty: moderate

This wonderful coastal walk offers some excellent views into Robin Hoods Bay.  A short steep climb is made through Bay Town and an easy return is along the former Scarborough/Whitby railway.

Easingwold - Sunday 13 April - 10am start

Walk start: Market place in Easingwold

Start time: 10am

Leader: Keith

Distance: 9 miles

Time: Approx. 4 hours

Level of difficulty: Moderate

This is a fairly flat walk on well marked paths and roads following the first part of the Foss Walk to the start of the Foss and then Crayke before leaving the trail and returning to Easingwold.

Free parking, toilets & a cafe in the market place.

Settrington - Sunday 9 March 2014

Date: Sunday 9th March 2014

Walk Leader: Alison Ward

Start: Settrington - park in layby at or near to Settrington Beacon - prompt 10am start
Distance: Approx 8 miles
Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate walk
Approx Time: 3.5 hours

General description: From Settrington to North Grimston, we take take in the historical connections to Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I.

Wistow (near Selby) - Sunday 9th February 2014

Date: Sunday 9th February 2014

Walk Leader: Steve Poile

Start: Wistow (near Selby) park on the road in the village and meet outside All Saints Church in the centre of the village - prompt 10am start

Distance: Approx 7 miles

Level of difficulty: Easy circular walk

Approx Time: 3.5 hours

General description: From Wistow to Cawood and a return along the riverbank, with reminders of 1066 and links to Stamford Bridge and Cardinal Wolsey.

Stamford Bridge - Sunday 12 January 2014

Walk Leader: Keith Emmerson

Start: Stamford bridge - meet in car park just over the bridge - prompt 10am start

Distance: Approx 7 miles

Level of difficulty: Easy circular walk

Approx Time: 3.5 hours

General description: The intention is to walk along the river bank towards Kexby, returning across farmland. If the conditions are too wet, however, there is a 'Plan B' starting from the same point but avoiding the river.

(There also is a Plan C in the event that the river is in flood but I will only give details if a change of venue is necessary much nearer the time).

All welcome - see you there.