We are the York Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Tony T.
After parking in Milner lane near Pompocali and Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve, we set off in an easterly direction along field tracks, and through various tracts of woodland. We will have our coffee break in the lovely village of Thorner. From there we go along more field tracks and quiet roads, walking along part of the Leeds Country Way until we reach the village of Bardsey. After crossing the busy A58 (Wetherby Road), we arrive back in the attractive Hetchell Woods, with its crags, ancient quarries and somewhat mysterious earthworks of Pompocali, which may be Roman or an ancient quarrying site. There are about 14 stiles, 2 of which need extra care.
Assistance Dogs Only
Start place. The narrow Milner Lane has a number of small rough lay-bys for parking close to one of the entrances to Hetchell Woods. There is not a huge amount of parking and so car-sharing is desirable. Post code LS23 6NA Grid reference SE 3798 4228
