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 Beverley, East Yorkshire. Sunday,2nd March,2025
 
'A' Walk - Leader - Alan Taylor. Distance -10.4 miles. Ascent -120 feet. Easy. Clockwise.

Summary: The walk is described as being ‘easy’ for a good reason - there are no climbs over the day and the going is very easy and with good paths (when recce’d anyway). An unusual walk for me but a very enjoyable one all the same.

 At the beginning of our walk, as we are starting from the centre of a large town we have a fairly lengthy walk until we get to ‘normal’ countryside paths. We pick up the ‘Minster Way’ whilst in town and follow it as far as Arram after following the rail line (on our right) which runs between Hull and Bridlington. On our left we are walking along the outer limits of the former RAF Leconfield Airfield which is now the Ministry of Defence Driver Training Normandy Barracks... we don’t see much of it though!!!

 Now, we head for the raised banks of the River Hull and follow it southwards for quite a long distance but, just to break up this quite long trek, I am hoping we can make a ‘very’ short diversion to call in to The Crown and Anchor to enjoy their facilities for a short while. We resume our trek along the River Hull until we get to its confluence with Beverley Beck where we’ll turn to go westwards into the centre of Beverley and past the magnificent Minster. Again, we have to walk a fair distance along the streets of the town until we get back to the parking place of our Coach.

 Before arriving back at our coach however, I would like to take my group (those that would like to) to visit a very old and historic public house – The White Horse Inn - known affectionately as ‘Nellies’ (Nelly was a previous landlady). The pub, originally a coaching Inn, pre-dates 1666 and maintains most of its original features, including gas lights and chandeliers, small individual rooms, rickety stone and wooden floors, and open fires, a very atmospheric place – please note that no tech use is permitted (mobiles or cameras).

 'B'  Walk - Leader - Maureen Dransfield. Distance - 7.8 miles. Ascent - 66 feet. Easy. Clockwise.

 Our walk today takes us past the beautiful Church of St Mary's      

 We then head North out of Beverley, passing through the 15th Century, North Bar Arch entrance to the town.

 Turning down Bleaches Yard past the cemetery, we join Rosemary Walk (on the day we will pay homage to 'our 'Rosemary, who we miss in the club).

 Our coffee stop will be at the Greene King pub where we can get a coffee and use the outside tables.  Unfortunately this walk does not have anywhere suitable for our usual lunch stop.

 Continuing on the 'Minster Way' we will soon find ourselves in open countryside where we will encounter lots of dykes, becks and drains.

 

After passing through Leconfield Low Parks , with the old World War 2 Military Barracks and Airfield on our left, we cross the railway track onto the South Bullock Dyke, then 

head North to Arram  Grange where we cross the Grade 2 listed footbridge, before turning onto the path back towards Beverley. Look out for Swine Moor Bank, which is a popular place for birdwatchers looking onto nearby Swine Moor .

 We soon reach the built up area leading back into Beverley where you can enjoy the many shops and cafés before returning to the Coach park on School Lane.

 'C'  Walk - Leaders - Elaine, Jean, Isabel. Distance - 5 miles. Ascent - 210 ft. Easy. Anti-clockwise.

 This is a very easy, pleasant walk which takes in the delights of Beverley town centre and also the wonderful open free pasture of Beverley Westwood which provides free access for all to enjoy. This large area of common land on the outskirts of town commands lovely views of St. Mary's church and the magnificent Minster.

The walk today will start at the coach/car park on School Lane and head for morning refreshments at Café V, just a short distance away. After the break we walk along several streets, soon to emerge into the open space leading to the Race Course and the Golf Course.

We leave the main track and turn towards the open pasture and New begin Pits. Once the site of numerous lime kilns, relics of former days when limestone  was quarried and burned for agricultural and building purposes, it is now a quiet area of woodland and pasture. As you walk through this area, it is interesting to reflect that it was once used for cruel sports such as bull baiting and cock fighting. Fortunately no longer the case! 

We emerge from the trees and turn back on to the road between the Goff Course and the Race Course,  turning left opposite the main entrance to the Race Course towards Burton Bushes, a small woodland, leading towards the Golf Course. We head for the distinctive landmark of the 'Black Mill' in the distance.

After crossing Walkington Road we eventually meet Kelgate Road near to the outskirts of town. A brief section along the quiet side streets will lead to the impressive 'Minster', after which we will soon be back at our starting point on School Lane.

Inevitably, some street walking in this large town, but all very interesting.

Distance is about 5 miles with very little ascent.

We hope you enjoy our walk.

 

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