휘튼 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Fantastic and good quality track along Weedley Dale, running up through East Dale and Hunsley Dale (west to east).

Can't comment on the views after an early-morning winter trot in thick fog, but the tracks (all public footpaths around here, no bridleways) are decent quality and not too boggy for the time of year.

Also known as a washdyke, this deep, brick-lined basin was where the annual pre-shearing washing took place in full view of the public. It was restored in 2009 when railings were added to stop people falling in. Used regularly until the 1950s when chemical sheep-dipping became prevalent on farms, it was activated by villagers using a metal bung to dam the spring-fed stream on the morning of washing day, and letting it fill with water.

wooded area close to Welton. There are some nice walks through this plantation

Julian Bower is a great example of a well preserved turf maze with its sunken form demonstrating its great age. It is thought that the maze was cut by Spalding Priory before 1220. It is one of few surviving turf mazed believed to be from the medieval period.

Set in a converted barn The Paddocks Tearoom offers delicious home cooked snacks, farmhouse lunches and freshly baked cakes all prepared on the premises. It's a small tea room, but very popular, so if you're part of a larger group give them a call to pre-book on 01724 721642.

Alkborough Flats was first flooded in 2006. It is designed to provide a place to store flood water during extreme weather and create a new habitat for wildlife. It has quickly become a massive reedbed with extensive areas of wet grassland, supporting a huge variety of birdlife.

Always a good spot to stop and observe the area. Can use this area to walk around to nearest villages or is on the route of The Wolds Way.