The Yorkshire Wolds Way is a National Trail in Yorkshire, England. It runs 79 miles (127 km) from Hessle to Filey, around the Yorkshire Wolds. At Filey Brigg, it connects with the Cleveland Way, another National Trail.

In 2007 the Yorkshire Wolds Way celebrated the 25th anniversary of its official opening which took place on 2 October 1982.

thumb|right|Yorkshire Wolds Way through Bratt Wood, Nunburnholme

Route

The route of the Yorkshire Wolds Way passes close to or through the following places:

  • Hessle
  • North Ferriby
  • Melton
  • Welton
  • Brantingham
  • South Cave
  • North Newbald
  • Goodmanham
  • Market Weighton
  • Londesborough
  • Nunburnholme
  • Pocklington
  • Millington
  • Huggate
  • Fridaythorpe
  • Thixendale
  • Wharram Percy
  • Wharram le Street
  • Wintringham
  • Sherburn
  • Potter Brompton
  • Ganton
  • Muston
  • Filey

Places in italics are slightly off the main route.

BBC documentary

Yorkshire Wolds Way, a 2017 two-part BBC television documentary, features a journey along the Yorkshire Wolds Way. Presenter Paul Rose describes the trail as "arguably Britain's least well-known national walking trail". The documentary was first broadcast in January 2017.

Races

The Hardmoors Race Series features ultramarathons based on the Yorkshire Wolds Way and Cleveland Way. Included in the series is the Hardwolds 80-mile race comprising the entire length of the Yorkshire Wolds Way.

See also

  • Long-distance footpaths in the UK

References

Further reading

  • Walking The Wolds Way, David Clensy, 2007.
  • Yorkshire Wolds Way, Roger Ratcliffe, 2011. Official National Trail Guide.
  • Yorkshire Wolds Way – National Trails official site
  • Yorkshire Wolds Way – the Ramblers
  • The Long Distance Walkers Association
  • Walk the Yorkshire Wolds Way