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We are the York Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We leave Fridaythorpe on the Wolds Way and descend into Brubberdale and then climb gradually to Gills Farm, then descending into Thixendale. After leaving Thixendale village there is a climb to Paradise cottage, followed by some road/track walking to take us to Brubberdale and West Dale back to Fridaythorpe.

Leader Linda G.

Total ascent about 900ft, will update after recce.

Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only with the prior consent of the leader.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 87479 59150
Nearest postcode:
YO25 9FD
what3words:
lightens.repeated.pillows
Start time:
10:30 am

Considerate parking opposite Fridaythorpe pond.

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