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We are the East Yorkshire & Derwent Area Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
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Overview

This walk starts from Fridaythorpe Village Pond and is part of the " Walking East Yorkshire Festival. If you are a member of The Ramblers just turn up as usual.If not ,alternative arrangements will be announced later.

Starting from the village pond we head to the top of tranquil Holm Dale and proceed to Wold House Farm.Taking care walking through the working farm, we next encounter scenic Horse Dale and join part of the Yorkshire Wolds Way  near Glebe Farm From here our next call is the outskirts of the high village of Huggate. Cow dale and Horse Dale next come into view.It is here many poems are written on a bench overlooking unrivalled view of the dale.Moving on we head back to the tranquil valley of Holm Dale and arrive back at the village of Fridaythorpe. 

Monday, 8 September 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.3km / 6.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

🥾  This walk offers stunning views of the Yorkshire Wolds and is hilly.The walk is set in attractive, unspoilt countryside and has  many scenic views. It also offers an opportunity to walk in unique secluded chalkland valleys. 

Not considered suitable for dogs as cattle were encountered in fields during recce 6/5/25.

🚘  Please park on one side of the road only (furthest from the pond) to allow farm vehicles to pass.

☕🍰  🚾  Seaways cafe is nearby but please do not park here for the duration of the walk

🎭  Inspirational Poetry Bench at Horsedale

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 87467 59142
Nearest postcode:
YO25 9RT
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Fridaythorpe Village pond

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking