The Yorkshire Wolds Way is a National Trail in Yorkshire, England. It runs 79 miles (127 km) from Hessle to Filey, around the Yorkshire Wolds. At Filey Brigg, it connects with the Cleveland Way, another National Trail. In 2007 the Yorkshire Wolds Way celebrated the 25th anniversary of its official opening which took place on 2 October 1982.
Route
The route of the Yorkshire Wolds Way passes close to or through the following places:
Hessle
North Ferriby
Melton
Welton
Brantingham
South Cave
North Newbald
Goodmanham
Market Weighton
Londesborough
Nunburnholme
Pocklington
Millington
Huggate
Fridaythorpe
Thixendale
Wharram Percy
Wharram le Street
Wintringham
Sherburn
Potter Brompton
Ganton
Muston
Filey
Places in italics are slightly off the main route.
BBC documentary
Yorkshire Wolds Way, a 2017 two-part BBC television documentary, features a journey along the Yorkshire Wolds Way. Presenter Paul Rose describes the trail as "arguably Britain's least well-known national walking trail". The documentary was first broadcast in January 2017.
Races
The Hardmoors Race Series features ultramarathons based on the Yorkshire Wolds Way and Cleveland Way. Included in the series is the Hardwolds 80-mile race comprising the entire length of the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
See also
Long-distance footpaths in the UK
References
Further reading
Walking The Wolds Way, David Clensy, 2007. Yorkshire Wolds Way, Roger Ratcliffe, 2011. Official National Trail Guide.