Sewerby & Danes Dyke ~ Easy Walk

Distance Covered: 2.5 miles Time to Complete Walk 1.5 hours

Suitable for dog walking: Yes

A short and sweet walk with incredible views of the Yorkshire coastline.

Walk through Sewerby, a peaceful coastal village in the shadow of its bigger neighbour Bridlington. Walk above on the cliff edge and climb down to 2 different beaches- the Sewerby shore with its rockpools and sea life- you might see the odd crab, and then the amazing tranquil beach at Danes Dyke. Sample a lovely gingerbread latte at the mobile cafe in Sewerby. Then walk towards to Danes Dyke and its perfect beach. So much to pack into a short walk! 

Virus Awareness: So much room on this walk you will be able to let other walkers pass without any concern. Take a mask if stopping at the mobile cafe at Sewerby.

General Safety Tips:  Wear boots, the track can get muddy and take a walking stick. There are two short but steep climbs at Sewerby shore and Danes Dyke. Take care on the cliff top path.

The Sewerby & Danes Dyke walk

Getting There

From Middlesbrough, head onto the Guisborough Road towards Whitby which is the A171. Follow the A171 towards Scarborough and drive through Scarborough town centre. Follow the coast road which is the A165 passing Filey towards Bridlington. Turn left before Bridlington which is the B1255. Keep on the B1255 and eventually you will spot the Danes Dyke car park which is a right turn. Parking is pay and display and is up to £3.50 for three hours parking. 

Maps of the Sewerby & Danes Dyke walk

The Walk

From the car park head out of the drive you drove in on and shortly you arrive at a car parking pay and display machine. 

Turn left following the track near the wall.

Head down the steps and cross over the bridge.

Turn left and follow the track ahead

Climb the track and keep left at the top

At a junction turn right

Cross over the golf track bearing right

Keep on this track which passes the golf clubhouse on your right

Keep ahead through towards the trees

Keep on the track as it emerges into a meadow

Keep on the track as it skirts the edge of the cricket green.

Keep on the path passing Sewerby Hall on your right.

Follow the signpost to Sewerby Village

Keep on the tarmac path which passes the zoo.

Soon you emerge into Sewerby village at The Old Ship Inn.

Cross over to the left handside and as you come to the edge of the village look for a a narrow path to your left.

Head down the narrow path which passes between back gardens.

Soon you emerge onto the cliff top and the promenade. Turn left and follow the tarmac promenade.

Cross over to another smaller path near the cliff edge and keep following the path to the left.

There is a wonderful mobile cafe just off the main promenade for a drink and something to eat.

Otherwise head down the steps to the Sowerby Shore

There are rock-pools to explore - see if you can spot a crab or even a lobster.

Head back up the cliff top and turn right continuing the walk.

As the main promenade bends to the left, keep ahead on the cliff top path.

Keep on this path and you have a great view of Danes Dyke beach below.

When the path bends to the left, follow it to a junction.

Turn right and head down to Danes Dyke. The beach is a wonderful secluded beach.

Head back up the steps and keep ahead at the junction you came to earlier. Keep ahead at some crossroads.

Soon you come to the path you started the walk on. Head down the path over the bridge and back to the car park.

Sewerby

Sewerby is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of Bridlington on the North Sea coast. 

Sewerby forms part of the civil parish of Bridlington.

Sewerby is home to one of the East Riding's most popular tourist attractions, Sewerby Hall. The hall is a Grade I listed building and is home to the Museum of East Yorkshire, including a room dedicated to the aviator, Amy Johnson.

The church dedicated to St John the Evangelist was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1976 and is now recorded in the National Heritage List for England, maintained by Historic England.

Danes Dyke

Danes Dyke is a 2-mile (3.2 km) long ditch that runs north to south isolating the seaward 5 square miles (13 km2) of the headland. The dyke and the steep cliffs make the enclosed territory and its two boat launching beaches, North and South Landings, easily defended. Despite its name, the dyke is prehistoric in origin, and Bronze Age arrowheads were found when it was excavated by Pitt-Rivers in 1879. It is a Local Nature Reserve.

York ~ Easy Walk

Distance Covered: 4 miles Time to Complete Walk 2 hours

Suitable for dog walking: No

Walk the castle walls of the historic city of York with fine views of the spectacular York Minster along the way. After the walk, browse the restaurants and shops, some of which are in the wall!. Or visit the popular Christmas Markets. A great day out in this beautiful city.

Virus Awareness: Take a mask as encounters with other walkers were numerous along the way. Generally make way when you come across an alcove in the wall, of which there are many. If shopping or eating after the walk a mask is essential. A mask is also mandatory if travelling to York by train.

General Safety Tips:  Not for people with a fear of heights this walk as you scale the dizzying heights of the wall. Wear boots with a good grip. 

The York Walk 

Getting There

By Train - Trains run regularly directly from Middlesbrough train station.

By Car -  From Middlesbrough follow the A19 directly to York. Park at Marygate car park which is near the river and museum gardens and a right turn as you approach York city centre. Depending on how long you stay parking can be up to £7.20. Check at the car park for further details.

Maps of the York Walk

The Walk

The walk starts from the railway station. Head out of the station and cross the road and then turn left.

Head to the right of a statue.

Walk through an archway and head up the steps onto the city walls.

At the top of the steps turn left and start the walk on the city walls which soon passes the railway station.

Follow the wall round as it bends to the left.

Soon you come to the first of the walls gateways known as bars- the Micklegate Bar. Keep ahead on the wall after you pass it.

Keep on the wall as it passes houses and flats to your left and a road to your right.

When you come to some steps down off the wall, cross the road, turn right and follow the pavement to the left over a bridge crossing over the River Ouse.

Go left through the riverside gardens and follow the path diagonally onto Tower Street.

Cross over the road towards Cliffords Tower and turn right to follow the road to the left again over the River Foss.

Cross over Piccadilly and climb steps back onto the wall at Fishergate Tower.

Follow the wall until you come to the next big tower/bar which is the Walmgate Bar.

At the Walmgate Bar there is a cafe built within the walls which is a great place for a pitstop.

Continue on the wall ahead. 

At the next stop follow the steps down around the red brick tower, turning left to follow the pavement again with the road on your right and a retail park to your right.

Keep on the pavement with the River Foss on your left.

Cross over the road and rejoin the wall ahead.

Follow the wall and you will have a fantastic view of York Minster to your left.

Continue on the wall until you come to the next bar which is the Monk Bar. Cross over the road and look for a narrow arch with steps leading back up the the wall.

Keep on the wall which offers further views of York Minster until the wall ends. 

Leave the wall and cross over the road towards the Art Gallery ahead.

Turn left before the Art Gallery and head down a path to the left of Kings Manor.

Head onto the path which enters Museum Gardens.

Turn right passing Yorkshire Museum and follow the path as it curves to the left past the Abbey remains.

Exit the Abbey through an arch and then turn right onto Marygate which is where you parked your car. Turn left onto the road before the car park.

Follow the road down to the river and turn right and follow the riverside to steps up to the railway bridge. (If you travelled by car you dont need to complete this part as the car park is to your right before the river on Marygate)

Turn left and cross the bridge and follow the path back to the railway station. 

After the walk, visit the Christmas markets or York Minster. There so much to see and do in this brilliant city.

York

York is a cathedral city and unitary authority area, at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, in England. The city has long-standing buildings and structures, such as a minster, castle and ancient city walls.

It is the county town of historic Yorkshire and was a county corporate, outside of the county's council and the ridings. City of York Council is a unitary authority responsible for providing all local services and facilities throughout the city and rural areas around the outside of the old city boundaries. The city is in ceremonial North Yorkshire and a non-constituent member of the Leeds city region.

The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Deira, Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool-trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained. In the 19th century, York became a major hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre, a status it maintained well into the 20th century. During the Second World War, York was bombed as part of the Baedeker Blitz; although less affected by bombing than other northern cities, several historic buildings were gutted and restoration efforts continued into the 1960s.

The city had a population of 153,717 in the 2011 census[8] and is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The unitary authority district, governed from the city, had a mid-2019 est. population of 210,618, the 87th most populous district in England.