Forest Path in East Dale – View of Weedley Dale loop from South Cave

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Forest Path in East Dale – View of Weedley Dale loop from South Cave

Hard

4.6

(10)

hikers

Forest Path in East Dale – View of Weedley Dale loop from South Cave

06:16

23.6km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.30 km

All Saints Church, North Cave

Highlight • Religious Site

All Saints is a beautiful Grade I listed medieval church built and modified from the thirteenth century onwards, with a few remaining Norman features. Its chief glory is the magnificent …

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9.51 km

Tindal Moor

Forest

12.7 km

North Newbald Becksies

Nature Reserve

14.2 km

Swin Dale

Highlight • Trail

Wide shallow valley running from Beverley Road east then south towards High Hunsley. Easy track to follow - part of the Yorkshire Wolds Way and Hunsley High Circuit.

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14.9 km

Stone Bench, Swin Dale

Highlight • Structure

Stone slab bench, ideal place for a quick break in the middle of peaceful Swin Dale.

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15.7 km

Swin Dale Footpath (Eastern Side of Whin Hill)

Highlight • Trail

Due to the amount of sheep and wildlife, be careful where you are stepping.

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18.5 km

South End of Hunsley Fence Stone Marker

Highlight • Trail

One of a number of boundary stones along the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds Way in East Dale. This one reads "South end of Hunsley fence". They appear to mark …

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19.3 km

West Hill Plantation

Forest

19.5 km

Forest Path in East Dale

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful little path, so much wildlife, so many noises

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20.3 km

View of Weedley Dale

Highlight • Trail

Great area on The Wolds Way, dependant on season be careful of bulls in fields. There are some goof hotspots for deer in the region.

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21.0 km

Little Wold Vineyard

Highlight • Structure

23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.15 km

2.18 km

1.91 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.94 km

5.77 km

4.99 km

3.58 km

2.34 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

6°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

February 22, 2025,North Cave - North Newbald Loop

Nicer than the Market Weighton - North Newbald loop I did a couple of days ago. Again, the eastern side of this route is the most scenic, especially Swin Dale, East Dale and Weedley Dale. The woods at Hunsley Plantation / West Hill Plantation are pleasant even with no leaves on the trees and I imagine they are great in …