Route: Millington
Area: East Yorkshire
Date of walk: 15th February 2013
Walkers: Andrew, Gilly, David and Fiona
Distance: 7.8 miles
Ascent: 1,000 feet
We parked opposite the Gait Inn at Millington for reasons which will become apparent from the final photo. We walked along a quiet lane to join the Wolds Way, which took us along the western ridge of the Wolds with lovely views back over Millington and the Vale of York.
We followed the course of a Roman road for a short distance and then descended to Millington Dale. The route then took us up to the chalk banks of Millington Pastures and Millington Heights (700 feet approx), and finally back down into the village itself at a convenient time to enjoy the hospitality of the Gait Inn.
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At the start, outside the Gait Inn Millington - Fiona, David, Gilly and Andrew
Heading out of Millington to join the Wolds Way
On the Wolds Way, approaching Warrendale Plantation
Looking back over the Vale of York. It was a bit hazy today but on a clear day York Minster can be seen
The Wolds Way is well waymarked along its whole route
Looking back over Millington
A beautifully carved wooden bench overlooking Millington
Further along the ridge
Descending to Sylvan Dale
After reaching the bottom of the Dale, there follows a steep climb up the other side
Climbing up the other side of the Dale
Millington Dale
Looking back to Millington Dale
Highland cattle at Millington Heights
The Vale of York from Millington Heights
The well cultivated chalk farmland was a feature of this walk
Back at the Gait inn - cheers!
