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Midlife Hikers

We are the Midlife Hikers. 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
  • 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
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Overview

Start the new year off by joining us for a walk in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds! You can enjoy expansive views across the gently hills, and the sight of pheasants scattering as our boots approach. Art aficionados can keep their eyes out for the setting of Hockney's painting "Bigger trees near Warter" 🖼️

The walk is mostly on footpaths and tracks, as well as passing through access land at Lavender Dale and Great Dug Dale, with a short section of road walking at the start and end of the route. There is a bit of a climb on the road near the beginning, and one short but steep descent that can be slippery after rain, but the rest of the route is gently undulating and no other major hills.

Saturday, 3 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

🅿️ Free car park on Addlekeld next to the primary school

🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch

🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead at all times

🫖 There will be the opportunity to go for refreshments after the walk

Midlife Hikers is a Ramblers group for people in their 40s and 50s, and our walks are led by volunteers. Non-members are welcome to try us out for free for up to 3 walks but then we ask you to join the Ramblers

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 86855 50221
Nearest postcode:
YO42 1XR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Car park, Addlekeld, Warter, YO42 1XR

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