5.2 miles (8.4km) – moderate circular walk

9 Go through the gate, over thespring and head up the fieldtowards the gate

10 Bear left up the hill towardsthe left of Wold House.

11 Cross the stile, turn rightaround the concrete shed andleft up the track

12 Cross the road and bear to theright across the field

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Walking from Settrington Beacon

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1 Start out from SettringtonBeacon south west along theYorkshire Wolds Way. Head forand pass the large agriculturalbuildings at High Bellmanear.

2 Turn right off the track at thefingerpost and follow the pathacross the arable fields.

3 Cross the small copse and thendown the path across the field

4 At the bottom of the curiouslynamed Fizgig Hill cross left intothe field heading towards LowBellmanear.

5 Turn right and follow the track.

6 Turn right up the road and thenright again at the footpath sign.This can be a bit hidden.

7 As the track turns for WardaleHouse cross the stile ahead andwalk along the field edge.

8 Continue into the next field andbear left. Head north eastdropping down diagonally acrossthe field towards a gate at thebottom. It’s a bit muddy here andthere are usually cattle around.

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13 Skirt around to the left of thederelict remains of Many ThornsFarm then turn right onto thebridleway and into the trees.

14 Follow the bridleway graduallydropping down the slope ofBassett Brow.

15 Go through the gate andshortly turn right onto theYorkshire Wolds Way and up theslope.

16 Turn right into the woods andright again on the forest track toreturn to Settrington Beacon

Note – if starting fromSettrington, head up the roadsigned for Settrington Houseand Luttons and join the routeat point 6

Settrington circuit

Start Settrington Beacon (space for2 cars here). Alternative start fromSettrington

Distance 5.2 miles (8.4km)

Height gain 820 ft (250m)

Terrain A mixture of stone paths andgrass and arable fields. There areseveral stiles and gates on route

Time 3 hours

Refreshments and public toiletsNearest at nearby Malton and Norton

How to get there Settrington is 3miles (approx) east of Malton off theB1248. Use map to reach start of walkat point 1.There is a railway station at Malton.Buses run from Malton to SettringtonMonday to Saturday. For details visitwww.yorkshiretravel.net

More information Malton TouristInformation Centre, Malton Museum,Market Place, Malton YO17 7LP.Tel: 01653 600048Email: maltontic@btconnect.com

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5.2 miles (8.4km) – moderate circular walk

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This is a delightful walk on the northernYorkshire Wolds, with fine rollingcountryside and plenty of gates at whichto rest and admire some very special views.

SettringtonThe former church atSettrington had the infamouspriest Bogo de Clare as its vicarin the 13th Century. However,it’s a claim that many churchescan make because it is believedat one time he was in charge ofover 31 churches, collecting hissalary, or benefices, for eachone. He was however veryrarely seen outside of Londonwhere he was renowned forentertaining lavishingly!

Settrington ReservoirAt Settrington Beacon water isdrawn from a borehole andstored in a service reservoir.The underlying chalk here isvery porous and rain watersinks rapidly through it. It ishowever a good aquifer andstores the water in its lowerlayers beneath which is nonporous clay.

WildlifeThe well drained banks andcalcium rich soils provide idealconditions for plants requiringlime to survive, such asharebells, cowslips andbuttercups. These in turnattract many colourfulbutterflies in Summer, RedAdmiral, Peacock and CommonBlue amongst many others.Hares are a common sight andlook out for buzzard, whichcan sometimes be seen off theedge of the Wolds at RowgateBank.

Bronze AgeNear the start of this walktumuli are marked on the map.These date back to the bronzeage (2500 to 700BC) whenthese small round barrowswere built for burial all overthe Wolds.

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