Route: Drewton to North Newbald
Area: East Yorkshire
Date of walk: 17th January 2016
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 7.5 miles
Ascent: 600 feet
Weather: Bright and cold, clouding over gradually
I parked near the entrance to Drewton Manor and walked past the Manor and its beautiful grounds before joining the Yorkshire Wolds Way at Comber Dale
I followed the Wolds Way through the plantations in East Dale and then climbed up to the top of the wold near High Hunsley, from where there are long views across the rolling countryside
After a short road section I descended into Swin Dale, a lovely dry valley which typifies the chalk landscape of the Yorkshire Wolds
As I approached the end of the dale I met Gilly coming in the opposite direction, just as planned, for this was a linear walk and I needed a lift back to the start
We walked into the attractive village of North Newbald together to end a very enjoyable walk. For anyone who has worked up an appetite after following this route there are ample rewards at the end of it – 2 pubs in the village, as well as the excellent Drewton’s back at the start
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The estate road leading past Drewton Manor at the start of the walk
There’s an inviting path to the left, but I continue along the estate road…
Drewton Springs
Drewton Dale
Comber Dale
A short detour to take this photo looking up Weedley Dale
West Hill Plantation as I enter East Dale
Climbing out of the dale
I emerge from the woods onto the rolling chalkland fields of the Wolds…
The Yorkshire Wolds Way is superbly waymarked the whole way
High Hunsley Beacon (at 532 feet) and more attractive than the nearby transmitter mast of the same name
A short road section before rejoining the path
Newbald Wold
Descending into Swin Dale
I traverse down the hillside into the valley below
Looking back
I continue along the Wolds Way
Further along Swin Dale
Looking back along the dale
A last look back along this beautiful dale before I reach the road
The road into North Newbald
North Newbald
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