easy access walks
knapton wold
Yorkshire Wolds Way
This is a gentle walk around the breezy summit of the Yorkshire Wolds offering expansive views to the north, east and west. The route between points 1 and 5 is a permissive path used by permission of the landowner. The maximum slope on this walk is 1:16 for a distance of 150 metres.
NATIONAL TRAIL
The walk is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter.
The walk has no steps or stiles. Conditions will vary depending on the weather.
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- points of Interest
- The circular walk is 2.2 miles (3.5k).
- Walk diagonally across the caravan
site then follow the path gently uphill alongside the hedge. Turn right by the seat and continue to join the Yorkshire Wolds Way then turn right to the road. Cross the road into the wood and take the track to the right. At the first gate on the right turn uphill then right again to return to Reception.
This must be one of the most extensive viewpoints in an area renowned for distant vistas! In over 180 degrees of arc the view extends eastwards to the coast near Filey over 12 miles away, northwards to the high North York Moors National Park and north west to the Bilsdale transmitter some 25 miles distant. On a clear day the Yorkshire Dales National Park is visible over 50 miles to the west. Quite a view! The area around west farm is rich in archaeological remains.
path details
Gentle slopes and undulations are a feature of this walk which follows well mown grass paths and stony tracks.
Start
The walk starts at the Wolds Way Caravan & Camping Reception (Map: OS Explorer 300 Grid ref: 897744) Access and parking, at owner’s risk, is available by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Watson.
nearest facilities
There is a small shop at Reception.
How to get there
On this walk you will see the new artwork ‘Enclosure Rites’ – designed to reflect the area’s strong
Wolds Way Caravan & Camping is accessible from the A64 midway between Rillington and West Heslerton signed Yorkshire Wolds Way Caravan & Camping. This is a private access road (Public Bridleway) used by vehicles at owner’s risk. archaeological links.
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From Caravan Reception follow the tracks diagonally through the site to the south east corner.
At the next gate turn right and follow the gently undulating track along the woodland edge.
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At the first hand gate on the right turn into the field and walk uphill.
Follow the grass path uphill alongside the hedge.
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Before turning right to continue along the path, relax and enjoy the view from the seat.
Turn right at the track to return to Reception.
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Follow the gently sloping grass path alongside the woodland.
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Join the Yorkshire Wolds Way and turn right along the ancient earthwork.
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At the tarmac road turn right up the hill if you wish to return to Reception.
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To continue the walk turn left for 25m then right through the gate.
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All route photographs are taken in the direction of travel, unless otherwise stated.
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North York Moors National Park Authority
Licence No. 1000221930 © North York Moors National Park 2010
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