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Jonathan S and Geoff C

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Overview

Our chance to visit Huggate offering many scenic  views of The Wolds along the route. This new walk for our group starts in the car park at Huggate. 

Walking through the village,  we join part of  the  established Chalklands and Yorkshire Wolds Way. Walking in scenic Cowdale,stunning Oxlands Dale , and  remarkable Shortlands Dale we  head to  Shortlands Plantation. Heading towards remote Foxcovert Farm, we arrive at Freshlands Cottages.Walking  by the outer edges of Haywold Farm,we proceed to part of Driffield Road and back to Huggate.

Monday, 7 July 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.1km / 6.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

🥾🖼  This walk is full of ups and downs and offers many scenic views of The Wolds.

🍰☕  The Walnut Tea Room in Huggate is open from 11am until 4pm

🐕  Dogs on short leads 

👬  New walkers are always welcome to join the group for a few walks before becoming members but please make yourself known to the walk leader before we start.The leader will be able to supply you with an In case of Emergency Card (ICE Card)

🅿️  Parking in Huggate Car park.The village car park committee suggest £1 per car payable by bank transfer.If you prefer please give £1 to Peter G who will be able to do a cash transfer on your behalf.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 88484 54965
Nearest postcode:
YO42 1YH
what3words:
king.ambitions.general
Start time:
1:00 pm

Huggate Car Park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking