Walking Archives - Michael B Shannon

The Centenary Way

Posted on 1st October 202012th October 2020 by Michael

The Centenary Way was opened in 1989 and was devised to celebrate the 100th anniversary of North Yorkshire County Council. The walk goes from York to the seaside town of Filey. The route crosses the Howardian Hills via Castle Howard and the Yorkshire Wolds via Wharram Percy. It links the Foss Walk in York with the Yorkshire Wolds Way and joins up with the Cleveland Way at Filey. It follows two rivers, the Derwent and Foss. The Wolds Way shares a lengthy section of the walk between Malton and Filey.

Centenary Way – 17. Hunmanby to Filey Brigg

Posted on 1st October 202012th October 2020 by Michael

This is the last section of the walk, finishing on Filey Brigg. It’s an easy walk of just under 4 miles. The route crosses farmland and then through holiday parks on the outskirts of Filey.

Centenary Way – 5. Huskit Hill to Coneysthorpe

Posted on 1st October 202011th October 2020 by Michael

Leaving Huskitt Hill, this 5.9 mile section of the Centenary Way goes through the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Most of the walk is through arable fields and woodland.

Centenary Way – 6. Coneysthorpe to Firby via Cranbeck

Posted on 1st October 202010th October 2020 by Michael

Leaving Coneysthorpe this section of the Centenary Way heads towards the hamlet of Firby via Castle Howard. It is a stunning walk through parts of the Castle Howard Estate, the Howardian Hills AONB, arable farmland and wild woodland.

Centenary Way – 14. Crowsdale Wood to Staxton Wold Farm

Posted on 1st October 202010th October 2020 by Michael

This section of the Centenary Way crosses farmland at the foot of the Wolds escarpment before climbing back up to the Wolds at Staxton. The total distance walked is 5.7 miles.

Centenary Way – 16. Sharpe Howe to Hunmanby

Posted on 1st October 202010th October 2020 by Michael

This section of the Centenary Way to Hunmanby covers 4.3 miles and takes you across typical Wolds farmland. The route offers some great views of Raven Dale and Camp Dale.

Centenary Way – 15. Staxton Wold Farm to Sharpe Howe

Posted on 1st October 202010th October 2020 by Michael

This short section of the Centenary Way (3 miles) passes RAF Staxton Wold and then crosses typical Wolds farmland to arrive at Sharpe Howe, where you get a first glimpse of the sea and cliffs at Bempton.

The Cleveland Way – Scarborough to Filey

Posted on 1st October 202010th October 2020 by Michael

The route follows a clifftop path all the way to Filey Brigg. It’s possible to divert down to Cornelian Bay and Cayton Bay if you fancy some time on the beach. For much of the route, the path is very close to the edge of the cliffs. This the final (or first) section of the Cleveland Way and is a relatively easy walk with some beautiful coastal scenery.

Centenary Way – 13. Abbey Plantation to Crowsdale Wood

Posted on 1st September 202010th October 2020 by Michael

This short three and a half-mile section of the Centenary Way goes along the West and East Heslerton escarpments. Most of the walk is through arable fields and the occasional woodland plantation.

Centenary Way – 10. Toisland Wold to Wharram Le Street

Posted on 1st September 20209th October 2020 by Michael

This section of the Centenary Way passes through typical Wolds countryside, a mixture of arable and livestock farmland. The route goes through the picture-postcard village of Thixendale and It also passes through the abandoned village of Wharram Percy.

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