Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Howardian Hills AONB

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Parking

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2.80 km

Bluebells in Stittenham Wood

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This segment takes you along the edges of Stittenham Wood via the lovely hamlet of Stittenham. Come here between March and May, and you will see a deluge of bluebells …

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5.00 km

Birkdale Farm Fishing Ponds

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You're passing the Birkdale Farm Fishing Ponds here, visible only from certain spots, though, as a lot of the time trees block the view. It's a lovely part of the …

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10.6 km

Thornton-le-Clay Windmill

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A beautiful building just off the road here. An old windmill that underwent some renovation a few years back, and has been converted into accommodation. In a wonderful spot, you …

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13.8 km

View of Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

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This castle - well, its ruins - dates back to the 12th century when it was built by Bertram de Bulmer as a motte and bailey castle. It had a …

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

3.64 km

2.74 km

1.03 km

738 m

162 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

3.31 km

1.87 km

1.25 km

1.12 km

1.08 km

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 26 November

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Bluebells in Stittenham Wood

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View of Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

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