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George Miller

Walks across Yorkshire and the North East, mixing riverside paths, canals, and old railway lines. I document each route in detail with photos, history, and practical notes.
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August 24, 2026 at 05:49

Mega day out (Middlesbrough, Whitby, Scarborough)

A mega 230-mile day out by bus and train: Castleford to Leeds, then north to Middlesbrough, across the North York Moors to Whitby, down the coast to Scarborough and finally back home. Over eight hours in motion, plenty of dramatic scenery and photographs, and an almost complete circuit of North…

Time

14h15m

Distance

388km

Speed

42.2km/h

Ascent

1,920m

Descent

1,920m

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August 23, 2026 at 06:46

Trip out to Durham by coach, Got the train back home.

Time

12h46m

Distance

348km

Speed

62.3km/h

Ascent

1,750m

Descent

1,750m

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August 18, 2026 at 11:47

Travels between Selby and York

A 68.8-mile circular ride through West and North Yorkshire, travelling from Castleford towards Leeds before heading east through Tadcaster to York. From there, the route turns south through the Vale of York towards Selby and loops back home. Mostly flat and fast, with a hillier stretch after York, roughly 2,000…

Time

8h35m

Distance

111km

Speed

17.8km/h

Ascent

610m

Descent

630m

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August 8, 2026 at 17:29

Trip back home from Hull

A 66.7-mile journey home from Hull, travelling west through East Yorkshire before passing through Doncaster and Wakefield. Almost two hours on the move, covering a large stretch of Yorkshire and bringing a long day of travelling and walking around the Humber to an end. Had to go the Doncaster route…

Time

3h18m

Distance

107km

Speed

54.9km/h

Ascent

370m

Descent

370m

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August 8, 2026 at 13:08

Walked from Barton-upon-Humber to Hull

A scenic 10.7-mile walk from Barton-upon-Humber to Hull, crossing the Humber Bridge before following the northern bank of the Humber into the city. Just over three hours of walking, with great views across the estuary, the bridge and Hull’s waterfront, a satisfying point-to-point hike linking Lincolnshire and Yorkshire entirely on…

Time

4h11m

Distance

17.3km

Speed

5.2km/h

Ascent

100m

Descent

90m

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August 8, 2026 at 12:05

Cleethorpes to Barton-upon-Humber

A 22.8-mile journey from Cleethorpes to Barton-upon-Humber, travelling north through the Lincolnshire countryside towards the Humber. A quick 42-minute trip connecting the coast with Barton and setting up the next stage of the day, crossing the Humber Bridge on foot and continuing into Hull. This was a train ride the…

Time

1h03m

Distance

36.7km

Speed

52.3km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

90m

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August 8, 2026 at 08:21

Castleford to Cleethorpes

A 79.3-mile journey from Castleford to Cleethorpes, travelling east across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to the coast. Just over two hours on the move, passing through Doncaster and across the flat landscapes towards the Humber before arriving at the seaside, the first leg of a much bigger day exploring the Humber…

Time

3h43m

Distance

128km

Speed

59.6km/h

Ascent

360m

Descent

370m

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August 2, 2026 at 09:43

Doncaster to Knottingley via the Aire & Calder Navigation

A long-distance walk from Doncaster to Knottingley, finishing along the historic Aire & Calder Navigation.

The route follows quiet countryside, canals and rivers, passing Barnby Dun, swing bridges, locks, weirs and a surprising amount of forgotten industrial infrastructure. Along the way I came across an abandoned pumping station, old pipework,…

Time

9h53m

Distance

39.8km

Speed

5.0km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

120m

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July 30, 2026 at 14:50

Knottingley to Hensall

Time

2h53m

Distance

13.3km

Speed

5.1km/h

Ascent

30m

Descent

50m

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July 26, 2026 at 11:11

Durham to Finchale Priory Walk via the Abandoned Railway Bridge

Starting in the historic city of Durham, this walk follows quiet riverside paths and countryside trails to the impressive ruins of Finchale Priory. Along the way you'll pass beneath a striking abandoned railway bridge, enjoy peaceful woodland and open farmland, and take in some fantastic views of the River Wear.

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Time

3h02m

Distance

13.7km

Speed

4.9km/h

Ascent

330m

Descent

330m

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July 23, 2026 at 12:10

Leeds river walk towards Shipley

Time

4h06m

Distance

17.4km

Speed

5.3km/h

Ascent

400m

Descent

360m

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July 22, 2026 at 14:58

Leeds to Kirkstall Forge again

Time

2h15m

Distance

9.24km

Speed

5.2km/h

Ascent

310m

Descent

290m

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July 21, 2026 at 16:35

Leeds to Hawksworth

Time

2h11m

Distance

9.45km

Speed

5.2km/h

Ascent

270m

Descent

290m

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July 16, 2026 at 15:08

Knottingley to Castleford walk and train ride there

Time

2h33m

Distance

18.8km

Speed

9.0km/h

Ascent

130m

Descent

140m

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July 14, 2026 at 15:50

South Elmsall to Castleford - straight line walk 😀

Time

3h54m

Distance

17.6km

Speed

5.5km/h

Ascent

170m

Descent

180m

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