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 NATIONAL TRAIL permissive path used by permission of the landowner. The maximum slope on this walk is 1:16 for a distance of 150 metres. 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. Distance Route Points of Interest The circular walk is 2.2 miles (3.5k). Walk diagonally across the caravan This must be one of the most extensive site then follow the path gently uphill viewpoints in an area renowned for Path details alongside the hedge. Turn right by the distant vistas! In over 180 degrees Gentle slopes and undulations are a seat and continue to join the Yorkshire of arc the view extends eastwards feature of this walk which follows well Wolds Way then turn right to the road. to the coast near Filey over 12 miles mown grass paths and stony tracks. Cross the road into the wood and take away, northwards to the high North the track to the right. At the fi rst gate on York Moors National Park and north Start the right turn uphill then right again to west to the Bilsdale transmitter some return to Reception. 25 miles distant. On a clear day the The walk starts at the Wolds Way Yorkshire Dales National Park is visible Caravan & Camping Reception (Map: Nearest facilities over 50 miles to the west. Quite a view! OS Explorer 300 Grid ref: 897744) The area around west farm is rich in Access and parking, at owner’s risk, There is a small shop at Reception. archaeological remains. is available by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Watson. How to get there On this walk you will see the new Wolds Way Caravan & Camping is artwork ‘Enclosure Rites’ – designed accessible from the A64 midway between to refl ect the area’s strong Rillington and West Heslerton signed archaeological links. Yorkshire Wolds Way Caravan & Camping. This is a private access road (Public Bridleway) used by vehicles at owner’s risk. KNAPTON WOLD 1 P S SH G 4 8 G From Caravan Reception follow the At the next gate turn right and follow tracks diagonally through the site to the the gently undulating track along the south east corner. woodland edge. 1:16 1:20 9 G 150m 2 250m At the first hand gate on the right turn Follow the grass path uphill alongside into the field and walk uphill. the hedge. 5 3 S VP 10 Before turning right to continue along Turn right at the track to return the path, relax and enjoy the view from to Reception. the seat. 1 8 1:20 4 500m Follow the gently sloping grass path alongside the woodland. 2 9 5 S VP Join the Yorkshire Wolds Way and turn right along the ancient earthwork. 6 At the tarmac road turn right up the hill if you wish to return to Reception. 1:20 3 7 50m G 10 To continue the walk turn left for 25m then right through the gate. 6 7 KNAPTON WOLD P 9 G 8 G 6 VP 10 1 7 G P G S VP SH 2 5 VP S 4 3 VP S KEY Tarmac road or path Compact hard surface, occasional stones or gravel Compact earth/short grass Worn grass Ruts, stones or long grass Rough surface Continuation of National Trail G Gate P Parking S Seat I Information Panel All route photographs are taken in the direction VP View Point of travel, unless otherwise stated. This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey digital map data. © Crown copyright 2010. All right reserved. WC Toilets Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution of civil proceedings. North York Moors National Park Authority Licence No. 1000221930 © North York Moors National Park 2010 SH Shop 1 Photo Location 0 250 500 Metres.