For 79 miles/127km, the Yorkshire Wolds Way runs from Hessle, near Hull, to Filey. It passes through the Yorkshire Wolds, a part of the country that's rather overshadowed by other parts of Yorkshire, but that's well worth a visit.
In July 2018 I walked it with a man called Tal, over five days. And this is the story.
Read about my journey in book format. Available for Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Kobo, Nook, Google Play and more.
Published 17 February 2019
A walk through the Yorkshire Wolds. Although what is a Wold anyway?
Published 24 February 2019
Setting out from Hessle, mysterious bags of clothes, an awesome bridge over a massive estuary, and boat loads full of history.
Published 3 March 2019
Hummus near a delightful millpond, the first of many gorgeous dales, de-icer for girls, a church with WiFi, and Gondor calls for aid.
Published 10 March 2019
Wild flowers everywhere, a red kite and thistles, the generation of electricity, a quarry, monumental moments in the history of religion, and a trip to the pub.
Published 17 March 2019
Adorable Wolds villages, more stunning views across the Vale of York, a closed pub, and two become one.
Published 24 March 2019
Day three comes with beautiful dales, logs being loaded, an abundance of art, and someone fails to understand the concept of poetry.
Published 14 April 2019
North Yorkshire is entered, there’s more art to admire, speed is discussed, and a deserted village with ruined church is reached.
Published 21 April 2019
Grey skies, a drop of rain, an abandoned church, and one of the best views on the whole of the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
Published 28 April 2019
A mighty forest, a curious work of art, the Vale of York and an extremely large amount of scampi.
Published 5 May 2019
The slow walk to Filey, a secret base, an abandoned car, and a multitude of dales
Published 12 May 2019
Mysteriously painted bicycles, strange games, the seaside, and a finale overlooking a town.
Published 19 May 2019
A final gadabout Filey, before the epic journey home.
Published 26 May 2019
Whilst it may not be well known, the Yorkshire Wolds deserve to be. And you can help get the word out by walking it yourself. Here is how.
Published 7 April 2019
Who wants to watch two minutes of video of wheat? That’s right. You do.
Published 26 May 2019
Exploring Yorkshire’s best kept secret, in photographic form.
Published 10 November 2019
A former pub, a signpost and a litter bin mark the official start of the Wolds Way.
Published 13 September 2020
A delightful stone monument with a seaside view.
Published 25 June 2023
In 2025 we’ll be getting a new National Trail. But how long have the others been around?
Published 7 June 2020
A photograph that has everything. Wheat. Wild flowers. A very tall person walking in the distance. What more could you want?