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Overview

A pleasant autumn afternoon walk with attractive countryside. 

Our group last walked this route 16/9/24

We start the walk down Chalk Lane  that leads to Little Wauldby Farm.Chalk Lane can be found by travelling down Swanland Dale Road.At the start of the walk we head to Wauldby Dam,and join part of the High Hunsley Circuit.It is here we walk by various plantations including  Welton Wold Plantation, Musoleum  Plantation, Lings Plantation Wauldby Gates Plantation,and South Wold Plantation. Walking through South Wold Plantation we head to Long and Bottom Plantation. Heading towards Turtle Hill,we arrive back at Wauldby Dam and head back to the cars.

 

Monday, 27 October 2025
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

👬 New walkers are always welcome 

🅿️ When parking please park near as practical to the hedgerow on the left hand side to allow farm vehicles to pass. Please park as far up as you can down Chalk Lane. 

🥾 At the time of the recce 22/10/25, the walk was found to be a bit muddy and slippery in parts.In some areas it is hilly.For this reason strong footwear is advised for this walk

🐕 Dogs are welcome on short leads please

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 98893 29389
Nearest postcode:
HU14 3RA
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Start time:
1:00 pm

Chalk Lane is a track off Swanland Dale Road. At the entrance to chalk Lane there is a sign stating Little Waulby Farm

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