Yorkshire Wolds - Day 1

Hessle to South Cave
21 km (by the book), but 26.25 km by the GPS

No, we didn't get lost on our first day of hiking. It was a couple of km stroll from our accommodation to the start of the trail, and then another couple of km deviation at the end of the day. It was a long day.

We're hiking the Yorkshire Wolds Way. 97 miles, or 127 km, from Hessle to Filey (not including the extra bits to and from accommodation). The guide book promises peaceful, rolling chalk hills and deep green valleys tucked away off the beaten track.

The first part of today's route was along the Humber Estuary, passing under the Humber Bridge. The bridge was the world's longest single span suspension bridge for 16 years until 1998. It is now in 3rd place.
Further along the Estuary is the site where two brothers spotted some wood sticking out of the mud and, being curious lads, dug around a bit and found the remains of Bronze Age boats.

Turning right and leaving the Estuary behind, the trail took us to the village of Welton where the career of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin came to an end in 1739. He was arrested here, not shot dead.

Woods, farmland, country tracks, open views ... a great start, despite the extra km (and a blister forming).Read more