Coach Walks 2012

for members only

Sundays once a month - Three Grades of Walks

[Please see the table below for the main coach pick up points]

To make a booking, please telephone Lynn Saleh on 01274 724888

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Helmsley (North York Moors)

Walks Map & Leaders Descriptions

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A WALK - STRENUOUS - LINEAR - 15.5 MILES

Today we are dropped off on the A170 at High Lodge and walk north visiting Old Byland, Tylas Farm and Shaken Bridge. We then have a bit of road walking south to the B1257 before turning east to an "interesting" track through a wood towards High Baxton Farm and Carlton Grange. We finish our walk by heading south down Ash Dale to the refreshments in Helmsley. Could be some mud but weather permitting there are good views. Total ascent approximately 1700ft.

Leaders Moya and Sylvia

B WALK - MODERATE - ALMOST CIRCULAR - 12 MILES

We leave the coach at the village of Sproxton (about 2 kms. from Helmsley) and are quickly into rolling countryside. Walking down Hag Lane, we come into a plantation of trees and the ground was full of snowdrops. We then walk along a quiet road and then descend to a further forest with good tracks. Crossing over the A170 we then proceed northerly with lovely views of the countryside. Reaching the Cleveland Way, we walk for a short way along this long distance footpath and then stroll up to the village of Rievaulx, with its interesting church and very impressive Abbey remains. We then take a direct path back down to the Cleveland Way and into the town of Helmsley.

Leaders Lynn and Angela

C WALK - EASY - CIRCULAR - 7 MILES

Leaving the market square we take a leisurely stroll along part of the Ebor Way to the village of Harome. The return leg takes us through fields and farms before crossing the A170-WITH CARE!-and into Riccal Dale Wood. We have a short steepish climb as we enter but soon level out again as we head back to Helmsley.

Leaders Joan and Margaret

Barton-upon-Humber (North Lincolnshire) - 15 January 2012

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A WALK - STRENUOUS - CIRCULAR - 15 MILES

From Barton on Humber to Thornton Gatehouse, 15 miles long, taking in a Mote & Bailey Castle. An ancient church at Goxhill, a Howe, an even more famous Gatehouse at Thornton Abbey, the largest in the country, then a wartime aerodrome, where Clark Gable was stationed, in the war, and lastly the banks of the mighty River Humber, where we see the remains of the claypits and the works along the river, which, which are now transformed into wetlands, with all the assorted birds which live there. I hope everybody enjoys the walk.

Leader Peter C

B WALK - MODERATE - CIRCULAR - 11.5 MILES

This is a lovely walk with lots of points of interest. We set off from Barton Haven and look towards the Humber Bridge to see if we can spot the 'C' party crossing and then follow the Humber along an excellent elevated path crossing the Clay Pits and Far Nature Reserve. We should have time to look in the visitors centre. We pass Chowder Ness point and South Ferriby Cliff then on to Ferriby Hall from where we see Read's Island, artificially created as grazing ground for cattle that were taken across on flat bottom boats from South Ferriby. From South Ferriby village we make our way onto the Horkstow Wolds (John of Steeleye Span came from here), past Turton's Covert and across the A15 taking farm tracks and lanes into Barton ,Keep your eyes open for anything unusual as we found Doctor Who had taken up residence in his Tardis! We pass Baysgarth House Museum which will be open. The walk will include a look at St Peter's Church. Famous for its Saxon Tower built in 970AD and at St Mary's which has a Norman aisle as well as the pagan man carved on one of the columns. We will finish back at the Rope Walk centre which has a tea shop….and a licence. For those who would like a little more we will head for the visitors centre at Water's Edge which also has a tea shop. There are a number of real ale pubs.

Leaders Diane T and Penny L

C WALK - EASY - LINEAR - 5.5 MILES

A walk over the Humber Bridge, 40 minutes, then west along Farings Road. Look out for water voles, a declining mammal. On to the Viking Way back along the Humber Estuary, under the bridge and onto Waters Edge Country Park and Visitors Centre, to finish in Barton Upon Humber.

Leaders Glennys and Les

B WALK REPORT

The ice sparkled as we left Leeds and sped towards the mighty Humber Bridge, a beacon in the surrounding countryside. Resisting the temptation to walk across the bridge we began our walk with a visit to the Far Ings Nature Reserve. This was not just in the hope of seeing rare birds but a necessary comfort stop since Barton upon Humber had decided that no one would be needing public toilets this weekend. From there we trod the foreshore path to South Ferriby, accosting twitchers and admiring South Ferriby Hall on the way. The next stage was momentous. We had to walk uphill - a secret which had been kept from us - but we took the task on gallantly, climbing up to Horkstow Wolds from where we had an amazing view of the estuary and the great spread of arable land surrounding us. Finally we turned to head for the mighty bridge and Barton, creeping in the country way past Baysgarth House Museum and on to St Peter's and St Mary's church, both pointers to the long history Barton has enjoyed.
A lovely walk with far-reaching views and interesting buildings. Ideal for this time of year when anything can happen weatherwise! Many thanks to Diane T and Penny L and not forgetting Angela at the rear.

Report by Diane Exley