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Dearne Valley Group

We are the Dearne Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

A walk with a difference exploring the many snickelways of York city centre. We’ll wander around the ancient (and often hidden in plain sight) ginnels, snickets and alleyways of York on a very leisurely 4 mile stroll with several refreshment stops and lots of history. 

Please note, due to the logistics and urban setting of this walk, places are strictly limited, when it’s full it’s full. Booking in advance is ESSENTIAL. Walkers must make own travel arrangements (car sharing/Park & Ride, or train travel are recommended!) We will have two meeting points (10am and 10.30am) to allow for different travel routes, full details will be sent to those booked on. 

This is a very easy walk on good surfaces, but comfortable shoes recommended. We will be ambling not galloping 😉 No dogs on this walk please (except assistance dogs), they will be happier snoozing at home. 

Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Don’t know what a snickelway is? Have a look here…. http://snickelways.co.uk
 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SE 57962 48410
Nearest postcode:
YO24 1LW
what3words:
upon.rings.sport
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 60079 52238
Nearest postcode:
YO1 7EW
what3words:
frame.jars.recent
Start time:
10:30 am

In front of York Art Gallery

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