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Yorkshire Wolds Way: Thixendale to Wintringham

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Walk past the village shop then take a broad track rising to the right at the end of the village. Cross over Cow Wold and descend into a valley with an earthwork along the bottom. Climb out along a side valley with traces of another earthwork. Cross fields then turn right, passing North Plantation. At this point the Wolds Way coincides with the Centenary Way.

Soon the path swings left, following the rim of the valley, then descends to Wharram Percy. Follow a track to cross a disused railway line.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - A diverse mix, including field and woodland paths, tracks and quite lanes
  Landscape  - More classic Wolds landscapes, with a break later crossing a wider valley
  Dog friendliness  - Woodland sections probably offer the best chances to run free
  Parking  - Considerate roadside parking in Thixendale: layby opposite church in Wintringham
  Toilets en route  - None on route
About the walk
This stage brings you to the northern edge of the Wolds, and even drops off the chalk upland entirely to cross a broad valley to Wintringham – bringing the novelty of seeing flowing streams – before climbing again and making a decisive turn to the east to aim purposefully towards the North Sea and...
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Route details
4hrs 15min
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Medium

Gradient:
Flat


Distance:
12.8 miles (20.6kms)

Ascent:
0ft (387m)

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Yorkshire Wolds Way: Thixendale to Wintringham

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Walk details
4hrs 15min
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Medium
Gradient:
Flat
Distance:
12.8 miles (20.6kms)
Ascent:
0ft (387m)
Walk directions

Walk past the village shop then take a broad track rising to the right at the end of the village. Cross over Cow Wold and descend into a valley with an earthwork along the bottom. Climb out along a side valley with traces of another earthwork. Cross fields then turn right, passing North Plantation. At this point the Wolds Way coincides with the Centenary Way.

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Soon the path swings left, following the rim of the valley, then descends to Wharram Percy. Follow a track to cross a disused railway line.
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The Yorkshire Wolds Way climbs out of the valley and turns left at the car park. It passes Bella Farm and then continues along a track to Wharram le Street. Turn right on the road then left at the crossroads.

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Where the road bends left leave it along a bridleway to meet the North Grimston to Duggleby road (B1253). There is a superb view from here as the Wolds drop away towards Malton, the Derwent valley and the Vale of Pickering.
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Cross straight over the road along a track then then left along field edges and descend right to a footbridge then up to a track. Follow this through Wood House Farm then continue through woodland and out to a road. This is Settrington High Street, probably a prehistoric ridge route. Near by is the site of Settrington Beacon, which was established to warn local people of the threat of the Napoleonic invasion.
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Slightly to the right, the Way continues on a path through the trees to turn right, and then left, to descend off the northern edge of the Wolds. The route continues straight along a track for a mile (1.6km) before turning right over the fields to cross a footbridge and enter Wintringham. Turn left at the road then sharp right along a short track. Continue over the fields towards Wintringham Church.
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Location
Starting point
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Additional information
  Terrain - A diverse mix, including field and woodland paths, tracks and quite lanes
  Landscape - More classic Wolds landscapes, with a break later crossing a wider valley
  Dog friendliness - Woodland sections probably offer the best chances to run free
  Parking - Considerate roadside parking in Thixendale: layby opposite church in Wintringham
  Toilets en route - None on route
About the walk
This stage brings you to the northern edge of the Wolds, and even drops off the chalk upland entirely to cross a broad valley to Wintringham – bringing the novelty of seeing flowing streams – before climbing again and making a decisive turn to the east to aim purposefully towards the North Sea and...
Read more
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Self-Catering
Rose Cottage
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"Warm and comfortable, a real home-from-home...."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Lawn area
  • Garden furniture
Self-Catering
Rose Cottage
★★★★★
awardawardawardaward
"Warm and comfortable, a real home-from-home...."
  • Private garden
  • Lawn area
  • Garden furniture
  • BBQ on site
Glamping
Wolds Edge Lodges
 Quality Assessed
awardaward
"Peaceful holiday hideaway at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds...."
Nearby places to stay
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is a large detached country property on the Yorkshire Wolds Way. It has a large entrance hall, kitchen/diner with cooking range, two living rooms (one with log burner), lar...
★★★★★    Rating
Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is a large detached country property on the Yorkshire Wolds Way. It has a large entrance hall, kitchen/diner with cooking range, two living rooms (one with log burner), lar...
★★★★★    Rating
Wolds Edge Lodges
Tucked away in a picturesque village just twelve miles from the historic city of York, Wolds Edge Lodges offer a sustainable holiday in a choice of seven beautifully designed lodges, tw...
Quality Assessed
Spring Dale Shepherds Hut
Awaiting description...
Quality Assessed
Cow Dale Shepherds Hut
Cow Dale Shepherds Huts are small, but perfectly formed. They have all the home comforts you will need, plus some lovely luxuries too, including a compact kitchen, log burning stove and...
Quality Assessed
The Treehouse
The Treehouse is Wolds Edge's latest addition to its roster of characterful accommodation, and makes an ideal setting for a romantic getaway – whether it's a honeymoon break, special an...
★★★★    Rating
Wolds Edge
The perfect, peaceful, holiday hideaway in Yorkshire.Wolds Edge is 12 miles from the historic city of York, tucked away at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds in a picturesque village. A ru...
★★★★    Rating
Kilnwick Percy Resort
Set on 180 acres of stunning Yorkshire Wolds countryside, the Kilnwick Percy Resort offers a tranquil location for relaxing breaks in East Yorkshire, within reach of York city centre. R...
Quality Assessed
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Places to eat nearby View all
The Feathers Hotel
1864
   AA Rosette Award
The Pipe and Glass
   AA Rosette Award
Black Swan Inn
Places to eat nearby
The Feathers Hotel
1864
   AA Rosette Award
The Pipe and Glass
   AA Rosette Award
Black Swan Inn
The Bow Room Restaurant at Grays Court
   AA Rosette Award
York Minster Refectory
   AA Rosette Award
Guy Fawkes Inn
The Fat Badger
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Stay in the area  
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