WALKING AND OUTDOORS FESTIVAL 7TH - 15TH SEPTEMBER 2019 © Jones Martin Booking Clothing and what For health and safety to bring with you WALK, CYCLE, RIDE, reasons some events have Warm and waterproof a maximum number of clothing and suitable participants. Booking is footwear is recommended essential for these events. on all events. Please wear EAT, DRINK, EXPLORE Please book early as places walking boots on all walks. are limited. Please bring plenty to drink and on longer events you & DISCOVER Details of how to book can may need a packed lunch. If be found with each individual refreshments are available at event. Some events do not the event location this will be This fabulous festival in the beautiful Yorkshire range of outdoor pursuits including cycling, require pre-booking. Wolds offers superb activities that will appeal special interest and historical walks, horse stated in the programme or to families, casual walkers and enthusiasts riding, nature safaris, nordic walking, historic Cancellations and when you make your booking. alike. house & parkland tours, specialist guided refunds Cycle Rides Now in it’s 9th year the Yorkshire Wolds walks, boat trips and even a Buddhist No refund will be given unless All cycles must be roadworthy Walking and Outdoors Festival 2019 has experience plus lots more. the event is cancelled by and in a good working grown in reputation showcasing the wonderful For a full list of events in the East Riding of the organisers or there are condition. If in doubt please landscape and celebrating the rich heritage Yorkshire, please visit: exceptional circumstances. get your bike professionally of the Yorkshire Wolds. Pick from an exciting www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com Arriving at your serviced prior to the ride. All event participants must wear a You are advised to arrive at correctly fitting cycle safety the event at least 10 minutes helmet. On family rides it before the start time. There is recommended that each will be an event leader there adult is responsible for no to meet you whatever the more than 2 children. Please weather. In unsafe conditions ride your bike in accordance a safety assessment will be to the guidelines of the About the events made and a decision may be Highway Code. taken to cancel the event if Horse Rides necessary. Horse and rider must have Gentle walk suitable for most levels of fitness. the fitness and competence Short countryside walks mainly on flat paths. What you need A cycle A horse Family to know to take part in the event ride ride event All young people under 16 and (if on your own horse) attending the events listed 3rd party liability insurance. Moderate walk suitable for average fitness. FRONT COVER must be accompanied by an Participants must wear Countryside walks with a few gradients and About Martin Jones adult. a hi-viz jacket if provided, sometimes steps. Boots recommended. Toilet Dog Boating appropriate footwear and a Based in East Yorkshire, Martin facilities friendly event Photographs hard hat of current standard. Jones paints vibrant and Please note we may take Strenuous walk suitable for those with a good compelling contemporary photographs at our events. Any Queries level of fitness. Countryside walks with steep landscape paintings in his own Photos might be used in If you have an enquiry gradients, steps or rough terrain. Swimming Canoeing Meditation distinctive style. future publicity. If you have about any of the events or Boots essential. event event event His paintings are inspired by the any objections please advise would like further leaflets land and sea of the Yorkshire the leader at the start of the to be sent to you free of county. Views of coastal seaside event. charge please call 01482 towns and harbour villages, 391672 or email beverley. Stately Home rustic rural settings with nature Dogs [email protected] event Where dogs are allowed this in all it’s glory are all influences This programme is for his paintings. will be stipulated otherwise While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information detailed in this guide, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, we ask that dogs are left at downloadable at Hull City Council and Visit Hull & East Yorkshire cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions nor for any www.martinjonesartist.co.uk home. theyorkshirewolds.co.uk consequences arising from use of this guide. All information correct at time of going to press. 2 www.theyorkshirewolds.com www.theyorkshirewolds.com 3 Walking the Town Grateful thanks to the organisations who have Walking the town is a new initiative to provide a central hub for information on town walking in the East Riding. Market Towns have contributed events to this festival come together to showcase their best town walks and encourage visitors to their local high street. The platform is currently being developed and will be showcased through the Visit Hull and East The Ramblers Yorkshire Website. The Ramblers Association has more than 400 local groups in over 50 areas of the country. East Yorkshire Ramblers groups provide a full and Go to visithullandeastyorkshire.com for further information. varied walks programme and are also actively involved in monitoring, maintaining and improving the local rights of way network and The Pilgrimage of Grace preserving the beauty of our countryside. We also support and Nine walks (one for each day of the festival) have been developed by promote the national Walking for Health programme. the Pocklington Walkers are Welcome group. Each walk will have a Go to eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk for more information. leader and an introductory commentary at the start or an ongoing A special thank you to the Pocklington Ramblers for leading the commentary en route from one of the heritage team members. Minster Way walk. The Pilgrimage of Grace is the name assumed by religious insurgents who, in 1536 in the North of England, opposed Henry VIII’s dissolution Yorkshire Wildlife Trust of the monasteries. The rebellion united every able bodied man in Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a local charity working to protect Yorkshire’s every parish of the East Riding and each parish has a contribution to wildlife, both on land and out at sea. With the support of members make to this fascinating piece of history. and volunteers, the trust cares for over 90 nature reserves across the county, and provides events and guided walks all year round. For more Yorkshire Wolds Way information on nature reserves, membership, volunteering and events The Yorkshire Wolds present amazing chalk landscapes with dry valleys visit ywt.org.uk. and stunning wildlife alongside vibrant market towns and ancient villages. Whether you’re seeking peace and quiet or family days out there’s The Sunday Girls Road Club something here for you on the 79 mile route. The club is a friendly, social and supportive women’s only cycling Visit club. We aim to be an inclusive, non-competitive and fun club with nationaltrail.co.uk/yorkshire-wolds-way members from a wide variety of backgrounds. The club has weekly lead rides which are open to any lady who wants to come and have a Walking for Health try and who has a roadworthy bike, be it a mountain bike, road bike or The scheme is a series of free guided walks for all ages and abilities, hybrid. The rides vary in length and level and are posted on the page aimed at anyone who has an interest in walking or wants to slowly as an event. Anyone can come along and no one is ever left behind. introduce exercise into their daily routine as part of rehabilitation We cycle as fast as the slowest rider and have a buddy system to from illness, injury or to get fit. We offer a range of walks starting from ensure your cycling experience with our club is a good one. 30 minutes to 2 hours. Walking is almost the perfect exercise, requiring Visit our membership page to find out more: no expense, almost anyone can do it and it’s the best way for people sundaygirlsroadclub.co.uk from all walks of life to become more active gradually. For more information visit walkingforhealth.org.uk. Ride Yorkshire For walks in the East Riding contact Laura Hutchinson on Ride Yorkshire is run by horse enthusiasts keen to encourage others to 01482 392527 or Email: [email protected] explore the beautiful Yorkshire countryside on horseback. The Wolds boasts some superb trail rides, and Ride Yorkshire provides leaflets to Get Your Boots On download for self-guided rides. There are several equestrian centres Get Your Boots On (GYBO) is a friendly and sociable walking group, which give a great variety of riding experiences. covering North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. For further information go to rideyorkshire.org.uk. The group is aimed at people in their 20’s, 30’s and the young at heart. We are also a part of The Ramblers, East Yorkshire and Walkers are Welcome Derwent Area. We have walks most weekends, as well as regular A national initiative which now has over 100 member towns who social events in Hull and York, plus weekend trips away to Scotland, all promote walking activity and a warm welcome to walkers. The Lakes and other parts of the country. Find out more about our There are 3 towns in the Yorkshire Wolds namely Market Weighton, group and see what we have coming up at gybo.org.uk or join our Snaith and Pocklington that are already active and established facebook group. Walkers are Welcome towns. Thanks to all of them for arranging walks and events as part of this festival.