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As the name suggests, Garton on the Wolds is situated in the Yorkshire Wolds, a range of low rolling chalk hills extending from the Humber estuary at Hessle to the magnificent cliffs of Flamborough Head and Bempton.
The area includes some of the most fertile agricultural land in the country
and is an archaeological landscape of national importance.
The gentle rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds provides ideal terrain for walkers and has a wealth of bridleways to explore on horseback.
The Yorkshire Wolds Way national trail covers some of the most tranquil countryside in England.
Sections of the 79 mile walk from Hessle to Filey are nearby (we are around 6 miles from the mid way point at Fridaythorpe) and many are also available to cyclists and horse riders.
The Yorkshire Wolds Way is a good route if you are new to countryside walking with plenty of gentle sections and short circular walks to give you a flavour of the area.
The Wold Rangers Way is a new circular walking trail 44 miles in length starting from Driffield town centre.
The trail also features a series of shorter walks or "trods" capturing the unique history of the Wold Rangers, a nomadic group of people who lived off the land on the Yorkshire Wolds.
Sections of the trail follow green lanes just a short stroll from our cottages.
Follow the adventures of golden retriever Bill and Mrs M as they share their dog friendly walks around the Yorkshire Wolds offering hints and tips along the way.
Detailed and clear route information for a selection of scenic walks can be downloaded or printed out from the Walking the Wolds website.
A useful resource if you are planning a walking holiday or a few days away and want to get off the beaten track to discover the delights of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Subscribe to the Bill and Mrs M Club to receive 5% discount off our short break and weekly rates.
Yorkshire has always been a great place for cycling and since hosting the Tour de France Grand Depart in 2014 has gained a reputation as a world class cycling destination.
Aside from the major cycling sportives, there are many well signposted routes for cyclists, along quiet lanes and gentle rolling countryside with a few challenging hill climbs for the more adventurous, providing an ideal way to explore the Wolds, picturesque villages, market towns and the wonderful Yorkshire coastline.
The Yorkshire Wolds offers an array of cycling routes for everyone to enjoy, whether you are looking for a leisurely cycling holiday mixed with a bit of sightseeing, or the challenge of a long distance route such as the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route and the Way of the Roses, both of which pass through our local town of Driffield and within a couple of miles of our cottages in Garton on the Wolds.
This is a 146 mile circular route around the Yorkshire Wolds passing through 47 East Riding towns and villages including Driffield. The route is well served with rail links at Driffield, Beverley, Malton and Bridlington.
Learn more about the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route
This cycle route is a challenging 170 mile coast to coast route running from Morcambe on the north west coast to Bridlington on the east coast.
This trail was inspired by the work of internationally renowned artist David Hockney who refers to the Yorkshire Wolds as "big sky".
The guides contain detailed route maps, information and advice for each of the trails.
Most of the circular rides start from Wolds towns and villages and five of them can be accessed by trains on the Yorkshire Coast Line.
This trail is a national coast to coast route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders running from Southport to Hornsea in East Yorkshire.
This path follows the old railway all the way from Hull to the eastern most point of the Trans Pennine Trail, a long distance path for walkers, cyclists and horse riders running coast to coast from Southport to Hornsea, entirely on surfaced paths with gentle gradients.
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