They initially crossed Hutton Cranswick airfield, the RAF airfield that was in use from 1942 until 1946. The main runways have been removed and the land returned to agriculture, but much of the perimeter roads and buildings remain. The only flying seen today is by model aircraft.


On reaching, Cawkeldsinks wood they saw a display of primroses and daffodils. Turning east to Watton Old Mill, now a private residence, but once a water mill, they arrived at Watton Abbey for a lunch stop. After lunch, the walkers completed their 10 mile walk by way of Blue Kell and Black Kell springs.

Listed below are the dates, starting point, map reference, starting time and distance for all the free, circular guided walks in this area for the week beginning Thursday April 24.

If you would like to join any of them just turn up at the starting point wearing stout shoes, with some weatherproof clothing, a drink and, if the walk is more than about five miles, a packed lunch. Then, whether you are an RA member or not, you will be made very welcome.

Saturday April 26:
Huggate, Wolds Inn,
(SE 882 550)
1pm four miles
Sunday April 27:
Elloughton Post Office
(SE 945 282) 10am nine miles
Newgate Bank car park
(SE 563 890) 10am 10 miles
Wheeldale Bridge (SE 803 970)
10am 11 miles
Kirkbymoorside car park
(SE 697 867) 10.15am 11 miles
Monday April 28:
Driffield, Canal Head
(TA 028 572) 1pm six miles
Tuesday April 29:
Stockton on the Forest, church
(SE 657 560) 7pm six miles
Wednesday April 30:
Warter car park (SE868 503)
10am nine miles
Birdsall (SE 819 652) 10am
nine miles
Coneysthorpe Lake car park
(SE 707 712) 10.30am 11 miles
Ripley village car park
(SE 286 602)
10.30am seven miles

The Ramblers' Association also organises a series of linear walks using public transport and some walks where there is a stop for a pub lunch. If you would like any further information on any of these please do not hesitate to telephone (01377) 272524 or visit the website www.eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk