4.3 miles (6.9 km) – moderate circular walk

7 Cross the road here andcontinue up the path on theother side.

8 When you reach the top of theslope turn left (the right turn issigned for Brantingham)

9 After descending through thewoods the track bears left andwidens out

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Welton wander

Walking from Welton

1 Head up Dale Road on theYorkshire Wolds Way signed forBrantingham

2 Join the track and continuealong the Yorkshire Wolds Wayfor 1.25 miles (2km) through fieldsand woodland.

3 Cross the farm track and turnleft to follow the field edge alongto the road, signed for WeltonTop.

4 Turn left at the road. This canbe busy at times.

5 After Welton Dale Farm on theleft turn right to follow the paththrough the woods

6 Continue straight on at thejunction of paths, signed forBrantingham. Follow the path asit drops down to join the road atElloughton Dale.

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Welton wanderStart In Welton Village. If coming by carplease park with consideration for localresidents

Distance 4.3 miles (6.9 km)

Height Gain 492 ft (150 m)

Terrain A mixture of grass paths throughdry valleys, occasionally muddy woodlandpaths and some road walking. There aregates, but no stiles on this walk.

Time 2.5 hours

Refreshments & public toiletsGreen Dragon Inn in Welton is available forrefreshments. Nearest public toilets are inBrough or next to the Humber Bridge TouristInformation Centre

How to get there Welton is best reachedby turning off the A63. It is 5 miles west ofHull. There is a regular bus service betweenHull and Welton. Visit www.yorkshiretravel.netfor the journey planner.

More information Humber Bridge TouristInformation Centre, North Bank Viewing Area,Ferriby Road, Hessle, HU13 OLNTel 01482 640852e-mail humberbridge.tic@eastriding.gov.uk

10 At the road go straight on

11 After about 100 metres turnleft on the road signed for Weltonand follow the road back to thestart enjoying the views across tothe Humber Estuary

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Welton wander route profile

4.3 miles (6.9 km) – moderate circular walk

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Welton wanderHere is a great introduction to the YorkshireWolds, with plenty of woodland, upliftingviews across the Humber Estuary and achance to walk in the footsteps of aninfamous highwayman!

Humber Estuary – There aresome great views across theHumber Estuary on this walk.The Estuary is the largestcoastal plain estuary on theeast coast of Britain. Itsextensive mudflats provide avital source of food for thegreat numbers of wildfowl andwaders that can be found here.It is also important for industryand transport – with over40,000 ship movements eachyear. The ports here handle 14%of Britains international trade.

Dick Turpin – The Green Dragon Inn at Welton can proudly boast tobeing the location where the infamous highwayman Dick Turpinwas finally arrested. Back in 1739 Turpin, living under the alias ofJohn Palmer, got drunk and shot a gamecock. Following his arrestit was discovered that he had been stealing horses in Lincolnshireand bringing them across the Humber at low tide to sell in Yorkshire.Only later, whilst waiting for trial in York, was his handwritingidentified as that of the notorious Dick Turpin.

Welton Spring – As you walkout of Welton look out for thepiped outlet of the springamongst the houses on yourright. Ancient rights exist here.If you have brought some cattlewith you they have the right todrink from this spring! It ispossible that this spring gavethe village its name.