The Wolds Way is probably the least well-known of our National Trails, but its very quietness and lack of commercialism are proving to be principal attributes.

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Walk Information

The walk totals 79miles/127km, starting at Hessle, and finishing in Filey. Depending on your walking pace, fitness, and how much you want to see along the way, allow between four and seven days to complete it.

The route, which follows the crescent of chalk uplands stretching from Hessle on the banks of the Humber in the south, northwards to Filey Brigg, was designated a national trail more than 21 years ago. In the nearby Dales, and the North York Moors National Parks, footpath erosion is a growing problem, but here, meeting a fellow walker is rare enough to be an event. There are big fields on the Wold tops, and enormous skies, but when you drop into the dry valleys, you enter a different world.

A walk along the Wolds Way is a completely different experience to what is found in the Lakes or the Dales, and this walk is ideal for those looking for what they hope will be gentle introduction to multi-day walking. The Yorkshire Wolds Way offers good walking for anyone. It is relatively low level, and definitely not a challenge walk, but a satisfying experience, and good holiday.

The usual time taken to complete this walk is six days, but we can arrange your holiday to suite your requirements, however for your guidance, our standard package is shown below:

Our package provides accommodation in hotels, pubs, and B&Bs on a bed & breakfast basis, and includes the daily door to door transfer of your baggage.

The guide book recommended for this walk is published by Aurum Press, entitled "Yorkshire Wolds Way". In addition, an excellent Accommodation and Information Guide (cost 95p) is available from footpath officer Malcolm Hodgson c/o, North Yorks Moors National Park Authority, Helmsley: Phone 01439-770657

Should you prefer to make your own arrangements for your accommodation on this walk, our Baggage Courier service will lighten your load by undertaking your daily baggage transfers at competitive rates. We have our own dedicated vehicle and driver who lives in the area, and whose knowledge of the route can be relied upon.

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