WALKING AND OUTDOORS FESTIVAL 8TH - 16TH SEPTEMBER 2018 © Martin Jones 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, bushcraft, nordic walking, Cancellations and when you make your booking. alike. specialist guided walks, boat trips and even a refunds Cycle Rides Now in it’s 8th year the Yorkshire Wolds Buddhist experience plus lots more. No refund will be given unless All cycles must be roadworthy Walking and Outdoors Festival 2018 has For a full list of events in the East Riding of the event is cancelled by and in a good working grown in reputation showcasing the wonderful Yorkshire, please visit: the organisers or there are condition. If in doubt please exceptional circumstances. landscape and celebrating the rich heritage www.visithullandeastyorkshire.com get your bike professionally of the Yorkshire Wolds. Pick from an exciting 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 made and a decision may be Highway Code. taken to cancel the event if Horse Rides necessary. Horse and rider must have What you need the fitness and competence to know to take part in the event About the events All young people under 16 and (if on your own horse) attending the events listed 3rd party liability insurance. FRONT COVER must be accompanied by an Participants must wear About Martin Jones adult. a hi-viz jacket if provided, appropriate footwear and a Gentle walk Moderate walk Strenuous walk A cycle A horse Family Based in East Yorkshire, Martin Photographs hard hat of current standard. suitable for suitable for suitable for those ride ride event Jones paints vibrant and Please note we may take most levels of average fitness. with a good level of compelling contemporary photographs at our events. Any Queries fitness. Short Countryside fitness. Countryside landscape paintings in his own Photos might be used in If you have an enquiry distinctive style. countryside walks with a few walks with steep Toilet Dog Boating future publicity. If you have about any of the events or walks mainly gradients and gradients, steps facilities friendly event His paintings are inspired by the any objections please advise would like further leaflets on flat paths. sometimes or rough terrain. land and sea of the Yorkshire the leader at the start of the to be sent to you free of steps. Boots Boots essential. county. Views of coastal seaside event. charge please call 01482 recommended. towns and harbour villages, 391672 or email bevtic@ Swimming Canoeing rustic rural settings with nature Dogs eastriding.go.uk event event in all it’s glory are all influences Where dogs are allowed this will be stipulated otherwise This programme is for his paintings. downloadable at 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 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 Grateful thanks to the organisations who have Walkers are Welcome A national initiative which now has over 100 member towns who contributed events to this festival all promote walking activity and a warm welcome to walkers. There are 3 towns in the Yorkshire Wolds namely Market Weighton, Snaith and Pocklington that are already active and established Walkers are Welcome towns. Thanks to all of them for arranging walks and events as part of this festival. walkersarewelcome.org.uk. The Ramblers The Ramblers Association has more than 400 local groups in over 50 Walking the Town areas of the country. East Yorkshire Ramblers groups provide a full and Walking the town is a new initiative to provide a central hub for varied walks programme and are also actively involved in monitoring, information on town walking in the East Riding. Market Towns have maintaining and improving the local rights of way network and come together to showcase their best town walks and encourage preserving the beauty of our countryside. We also support and visitors to their local high street. The platform is currently being promote the national Walking for Health programme. developed and will be showcased through the Visit Hull and East Go to eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk for more information. Yorkshire Website. A special thank you to the Pocklington Ramblers for leading the Go to visithullandeastyorkshire.com for further information. Yorkshire Wolds Way walk. The Pilgrimage of Grace Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Nine walks (one for each day of the festival) have been developed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a local charity working to protect Yorkshire’s the Pocklington Walkers are Welcome group. Each walk will have a wildlife, both on land and out at sea. With the support of members leader and an introductory commentary at the start or an ongoing and volunteers, the trust cares for over 90 nature reserves across the commentary en route from one of the heritage team members. county, and provides events and guided walks all year round. For more The Pilgrimage of Grace is the name assumed by religious insurgents information on nature reserves, membership, volunteering and events who, in 1536 in the North of England, opposed Henry VIII’s dissolution visit ywt.org.uk. of the monasteries. The rebellion united every able bodied man in every parish of the East Riding and each parish has a contribution to Yorkshire Nature Triangle make to this fascinating piece of history. Possibly our best kept secret, East Yorkshire is spoilt for choice when it comes to stunning wild locations and natural encounters. Come face to face with seabirds or spot porpoises on the Flamborough Yorkshire Wolds Way Headland, glimpse otters in the River Hull, scour mudflats filled with The Yorkshire Wolds present amazing chalk landscapes with dry valleys birds along the Humber Estuary or look skywards to red kites soaring and stunning wildlife alongside vibrant market towns and ancient above the Yorkshire Wolds. Alongside a warm Yorkshire welcome, villages. Whether you’re seeking pace and quiet or family days out there’s events all year round and with the unexpected surprises that wildlife something here for you on the 79 mile Way. always offers, what will you discover during your visit to Yorkshire’s Visit www.nationaltrail.co.uk/yorkshire-wolds-way Nature Triangle? Visit yorkshirenaturetriangle.org.uk or follow @VisitYNT for more Walking for Health information. The scheme is a series of free guided walks for all ages and abilities, aimed at anyone who has an interest in walking or wants to slowly Ride Yorkshire introduce exercise into their daily routine as part of rehabilitation Ride Yorkshire is run by horse enthusiasts keen to encourage others to from illness, injury or to get fit. We offer a range of walks starting from explore the beautiful Yorkshire countryside on horseback. The Wolds 30 minutes to 2 hours. Walking is almost the perfect exercise, requiring boasts some superb trail rides, and Ride Yorkshire provides leaflets to no expense, almost anyone can do it and it’s the best way for people download for self-guided rides. There are several equestrian centres from all walks of life to become more active gradually. which give a great variety of riding experiences. For more information visit walkingforhealth.org.uk. For further information go to rideyorkshire.org.uk. For walks in the East Riding contact Laura Hutchinson on 01482 392527 or Email: [email protected] 4 www.theyorkshirewolds.com www.theyorkshirewolds.com 5 FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE Get Your Boots On Get Your Boots On (GYBO) is a friendly and sociable walking group, covering North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. HERITAGE OPEN DAY WALKS 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 Friday 7th September Page Derwent Area. We have walks most weekends, as well as regular Windows of Beverley Beverley 10 social events in Hull and York, plus weekend trips away to Scotland, Over 500 years of history in less than 500 footsteps! Beverley 10 The Lakes and other parts of the country. Find out more about our group and see what we have coming up at gybo.org.uk or join our facebook group.