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Scarborough & District Group

We are the Scarborough and District Ramblers. 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

Overview

An undulating circular walk offering fine views of the Yorkshire Wolds. Sections of our route will follow the Chalkland Way and Yorkshire Wolds Way. 

Heading north east out of Huggate Village we enter Cow Dale before turning north towards Horse Dale.  Here we turn west and using open access land to continue towards Waterman's Hole where we join Frendal Dale. A long but very pleasant path south through woodland and pasture followed by a short uphill section to Jessop's Plantation. 

Onwards is east across Pasture Dale open access land and along field edge paths towards Glebe Farm and finally a short uphill section to Huggate.

Sunday, 28 September 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Making use of field edge paths, pasture land and open access, conditions underfoot are generally good - no stiles. Road walking is minimal.  There are a few ascents.

Cattle could be present in areas of open access and pasture land

Parking is at Huggate Village car park on Driffield Road [approx 200 metres east of The Wolds Inn]. Voluntary parking donation welcome.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 88482 54960
Nearest postcode:
YO42 1YH
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Start time:
9:30 am

Huggate village car park - notices displayed re voluntary donations for park upkeep.

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