We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Matthew G.
This walk starts in Welburn, a couple of miles from Castle Howard, meeting on the village green outside the Crown & Cushion. It's a relatively straightforward walk in and around the estate. We walk in an anti-clockwise direction, initially away from Castle Howard across a number of fields and along a series of tracks before we reach the edge of Castle Howard's grounds. From here we can see various architectural relics including New River bridge and a temple. We cross the bridge and work our way back to Welburn. After we have removed our walking boots, there is an option for a cold or hot refreshment in the local pub.
🅿️ On-street parking near the church (a few minutes walk from the meeting point) or on the main street – please allow plenty of time to find somewhere to park and get to the meeting point
🚌 The 81 bus runs from York (Station Avenue at 09:00, Stonebow at 09:08) arriving into Welburn at 10:00 – the return bus back to York leaves at 16:37
🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead as we will walking through fields where there maybe cattle
🥾 It's a fairly undulating walk, and can be muddy in places
🚻 There are toilets at the village hall, near the church, or at the café on the village green for anyone who wants to grab a coffee or a sausage roll before the start of the walk
🥪 You'll need to bring a packed lunch, or arrive early and get something from the café before the walk
🍺 After the walk, we'll pop into the Crown & Cushion for a drink
Crown & Cushion, Welburn, YO60 7DZ
