We are the York Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Debby C
There are 3 woods on this walk: Wheldrake, Spring and Gashouse, as well as country lanes, a golf course with an ice cream shop and a village green and club. Wildlife includes pheasants and deer.
Long trousers and sleeves recommended unless you love nettles and thistles as there's a short stretch with quite a few of them. Same stretch includes a stile that is more like two low fences where you go up and across than up and over, so should not cause problems.
Meet at 10.30 at Merchantgate to catch the 10.40 bus number 18 to Wheldrake, via Fulford Road, Designer Outlet and Crockey Hill.
We start the walk near the Wenlock Arms in Wheldrake.
We end the walk at Escrick church, having walked through Gashouse Wood to the village green, and perhaps after enjoying a visit to Escrick Club, if we arrive late enough. They open at 3pm. Exact timings will depend on various factors, including how long we spend wandering in the woods and exploring Escrick. There are 4 buses an hour from Escrick back to York, so no pressure.
