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A walk from Hovingham York Ambles

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Overview

A typical walk in the Howardian Hills. We go E on the flat to Slingsby. Then S steadily going up into the hills. When we exit Thurtle Wood we start back to Hovingham via Howthorpe Farm. 

A moderate walk, one short fairly steep descent

 Led by Andy

 

Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

No dogs

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 66753 75652
Nearest postcode:
YO62 4JY
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Start time:
10:30 am

Hovingham village hall car park Donation £2

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