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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.

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
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Overview

A circular walk, leaving from the village hall in Wass, we head uphill through mature woodland and some hopefully stunning autumn colours 🍂 to a hidden observatory. We then cross farm land and another climb to Scotch Corner, a beautiful secret chapel with stunning vistas. From here, the walk drops down to Oldstead village, before returning to Wass via Byland Abbey.

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

🅿️ There is a small car park at the village hall, please bring cash for the honesty box, or if full then alternative parking is available on the road through the village. Please park considerately, and consider car-sharing or coming by bus if possible.

🚌 31X bus from York (Station Avenue) at 09:46

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

🥪 Please bring a packed lunch

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

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 55570 79401
Nearest postcode:
YO61 4AX
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Start time:
10:45 am

Village Hall, Wass Bank, Wass, YO61 4AX

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