Sunday, Feb 2nd
There was a scheduled short walk today from Bracey Bridge to Kilham and Harpham, for which there was a good turn-out. But as the weather forecast was good, dry, sunny, windy, a few of us ventured further afield meeting up at Wharram Percy. From the car park we headed north on the Wolds Way through Wharram le Street and down to North Grimston. Now on the Centenary Way we headed across rather squelchy fields to Birdsall for a lunch stop among the snowdrops in the churchyard. Narrow country lanes took us back onto the Wolds and down to Wharram Station from where we followed the old railway back to the cars (10½ miles). We stopped off on the way home at Bainton Wold House for tea and cake.

Tuesday, Feb 4th
Our mid-week walk was gazumped by Neil who had suggested a walk from Hornsea to Seaton, or was it Sigglesthorne? No, Skirlaugh! So for once it was my turn to catch the bus, and met up with Suzie and Neil in Hornsea. We headed along past the Mere towards Wassand and then across fields to Goxhill, for a coffee break by the church. After a mile or so along country lanes we took to a green lane which brought us to Whitedale, near Rise. More field paths and then a delightful stretch by a stream led to Skirlaugh where we passed the impressive parish church - nothing like any other I have seen in the area. Unfortunately for Neil, both pubs in Skirlaugh were closed so a visit to the village shop to buy rations was necessary. After taking lunch on a bench near the Millennium Clock we had about 45 mins before the bus home, so we did a short out and back walk to Benningholme Lane to fill the time (11 miles)

Sunday, Feb 9th
Welton was over-run! I knew Beverley Ramblers where here but there was hardly anywhere to park - why? There was a cross-country run and all 200 competitors had arrived by car! As we set off up Mill Lane we intermingled with runners of all ages heading for their start point in Welton Dale. As they gathered for their 11am start we continued and arrived at the farm road near Wauldby just before the first runners appeared. We decided to wait and let them all past, as their route seemed similar to ours. Once they were clear we continued past Wauldby Manor and on to and through Nut Wood to Raywell, where we had lunch in the woods opposite Raywell House. From Raywell we rejoined the Wolds Way as far as the top of Spout Hill above Brantingham, turning through the woods and down into Elloughton Dale back to Welton (9¼ miles). Afterwards most of us went into the Green Dragon for drinks.

Sunday, Feb 16th
After a wet and windy week, Sunday was fine again for the Leven Club walk. Once again we were joined by new member, Jane from Beverley, but in addition we collected a 'lost Rambler', Andrea from Brough (not the first time we have 'adopted' a Rambler!). Our walk started with about a mile along Cliffe Road, crossing the busy A1079 before leaving the road to follow field paths towards Houghton Hall. A walk across the park brought us to a track leading to Sancton where we took a coffee break in the churchyard. Then followed a long gradual climb to meet the Wolds Way on Sancton Wold. Back across the A1079 we arrived at Arras and found a sheltered spot for lunch by the trees behind the farm, with panoramic views north across the Wolds. After lunch came a long gradual descent from Arras Wold into Goodmanham Dale where we joined the Hudson Way for an easy stroll along the old railway past St Helen's Well back into Market Weighton (9 miles). Most of the group visited Langlands Garden Centre for tea and cakes before heading home.

Wednesday, Feb 19th
The forecast looked better further north, so we headed for Hunmanby, parking on the village Square. From there, me and Suzie set off up Castle Hill as far as the lane on the left leading to Field House Farm. This is part of the Centenary Way, which we followed across fields to meet the track from Hunmanby Grange where we turned right, down into Camp Dale. This is a delightful area, now access land, and appears to be left to nature with an old dewpond serving as a watering-hole for local wildlife. After a coffee break in this peaceful setting we took the right fork along Stocking Dale, now on the Wolds Way. This dale a shaded by large beech trees, home to a pair of buzzards which soared overhead. Out in the open we crossed the road on Muston Wold and turned off the Wolds Way to head down towards Flotmanby Carrs. There we turned to follow the River Hertford towards Muston, then alongside the main road to the Filey roundabout. Here a path, the Centenary Way again, heads straight back across fields to North Moor Farm and the road into Hunmanby for a drink in the re-furbished Cottage Inn (9 miles).

Sunday, Feb 23rd
The weather today was overcast and very windy, so Bob took us to the most exposed point on the Wolds above South Cave! The only thing this walk had in common with the programme was the start and finish in South Cave. Joining us today was Jill, who worked as a technician at Malet Lambert about 15years ago, and her daughter, Heather.
Bob's route took us down past Cave Castle and back round the golf course to the cemetery. Across the main road we headed up the lane to Swinescalf Quarry, which was busy and noisy with trial bikes. From there we continued up to the road at Beverley Clump and along to the transmitters at Riplingham. Turning SW we headed directly into the gale over the top of Great Wold before stopping for a lunch break in the shelter of Woo Dale. From there we headed over into Brantingham Dale. From Brantingham we continued into Ellerker, cutting through past the church, and back by field edges to emerge on Brough Road in South Cave near the A63 (10½ miles). A few of us stayed for a drink in the Fox & Coney before heading home.

Wednesday, Feb 26th
I took the opportunity of a fine day to head north to Wintringham to check out part of a walk scheduled for next month. On a sunny. breezy morning I set off through the village from the lay-by near the church and headed west onto the Wolds Way. After the footbridge over Wintringham Beck I crossed a couple of fields to reach a farm road where I left the Wolds Way in favour of a bridleway heading towards Thorpe Bassett. The map shows a 'ford' along this track and I needed to check that this was passable on foot. The going so far had been perfectly dry so I had no worries, but as I progressed the track and the adjoining fields suddenly became rather waterlogged. Then the ford came into sight - here the track crosses a small stream, but this had expanded into a small lake! I spotted a footbridge over the stream, and by stepping over a barbed wire fence I picked my way through to the bridge. Once across I had to struggle along a bank between barbed wire and the water to reach solid ground. From there on there was no problem, and I continued through Thorpe Bassett into Rillington. From there I doubled back past Rillington Manor, across the A64 and through woodland towards Wintringham. Now the weather had taken a turn for the worse with dark clouds quickly approaching from the west, with rain being carried on the wind. I put on my waterproof jacket and made haste back to the shelter of my car at Wintringham (6½ miles)

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	Welcome to the Trans-Dales Trails These Trails, Trans-Dales Trail 1, Trans-Dales Trail 2 and Trans-Dales Trail 3, are each about sixty miles in length and can be comfortably completed by anyone that is reasonably fit in five days, with four nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation. The routes establish links across the Yorkshire Dales using some of the public rights of way that are less frequently walked. There are three booklets in the Trans-Dale Trail series, each giving a detailed description of the route. The booklets cost £2.50 each (including p&p) and are obtainable from: Arnold Underwood (Dales Trails) 41 The Orchard Leven East Yorkshire HU17 5QA e-mail: arnold.underwood@dalestrails.freeserve.co.uk (Please make cheques payable to 'Arnold Underwood')
	The Author Arnold Underwood is an experienced walker and a leader of his local walking club. He lives near Beverley and is the East Yorkshire correspondent for Country Walking magazine. He has walked the Ridgeway (1983), the Pennine Way (1990), the Dales Way (1993), and A Bowland - Dales Traverse (1994), the latter two with Peter Tomkinson. He has walked much in the Yorkshire Dales, Moors, and Wolds, including completing the Three Peaks, Lyke Wake, and Saltergate challenge walks - the last two again with PeterTomkinson. Arnold devised the three Trails with the help of Peter Tomkinson, and together they walked each of the routes - Trail 1 in 1995, Trail 2 in 1996, and Trail 3 in 1997. Peter Tomkinson is a former Scout Leader, and as such has done much walking in all terrains and in all conditions. In addition to those walks mentioned above he has also completed the Cleveland Way, Minster Way and the Ebor Way.
	Leven Walking Club Leven Walking Club is a long-established club. Members suggestions result in a varied programme of walks on the Yorkshire Wolds, North York Moors and elsewhere. Go to Calendar for walking programme. For further information contact Arnold Underwood on 01964 543883 or 07989 292522, or Dave Fox on 01964 542564 Read Nomad's report in each issue of Leven Life. Find out more about 'Leven Village'.
	Hornsea District Walking Club Hornsea District Walking Club is an independent club relying on its members for suggesting and leading the variety of walks. Go to Calendar for walking programme. For further information contact Club Chairman Graham Hadfield or Walks Secretary Arnold Underwood (07989 292522) *********************** Visitors to Dales Trails since August 1st 2007 ************************* This page was created by Arnold Underwood | Home | Calendar | Trans-Dales Trail 1 | Trans-Dales Trail 2 | Trans-Dales Trail 3 | Walking with Underwood | Photo Gallery | Useful Links