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The York Group works together with other local Ramblers groups in the East Yorkshire & Derwent Area (namely: Beverley, Driffield, Howden & Goole, Hull, Pocklington, Ryedale and Scarborough) to organise a programme of full, half-day and summer evening walks, including some that use public transport. Our aim is to enjoy the many miles of footpaths in the Vale of York and Howardian Hills, as well as the chalk hills and dry valleys of the Wolds, the heather clad North York Moors, the splendours of the Yorkshire coast, and the limestone Dales and Millstone grit hills to the west. If you are interested in walking with us, you are welcome to try one or two walks before joining.
Some of our members inspect footpaths, trying to get stiles and bridges repaired, obstacles removed and signage improved. We are always looking for volunteers to help in this work. The Ramblers campaigns nationally for greater access for responsible walkers to the countryside and to the coast, and to keep open (or re-open) those rights of way shown on Ordnance Survey maps.
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| Walking Groups
A varied programme of walks is offered, throughout the year, by our Walking Groups. For further details click
here. They are:
- Tuesday Walks (every fortnight, 7-8 miles, pub lunch option during summer)
- Wednesday Walks (every week, 9-11 miles)
- Ambles (every week, shorter, slower paced)
- Summer Evening Walks (May -July, 5 miles)
- Public Transport Walks (5 – 11 miles)
- GYBO (20-40 Group)
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| Group Committee
Tom Halstead (Chairman), Vera Silberberg (Secretary), Kay Sawkill (Treasurer), Steve Hoather (Wednesday Walks), Monica Nelson (Environment), Malcolm Dixon (Publicity), Marilyn Skelton (Publicity), David Nunns (Footpaths), Chris Bush (Saturday Afternoon Walks).
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| Footpath Sub-Committee
Patsy Pendegrass, David Nunns, Peter Lidgett, Betty Hollingsworth, Doreen Felton, Bridgid Holdsworth, Isobel Thomson, Jane Waites and Nigel Emery.
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| Group Territory
The York Group, is part of the East Yorkshire & Derwent Area and functions in the City of York UA and the following parishes in North Yorkshire:
Brafferton, Raskelf, Thormanby, Husthwaite, Carlton Husthwaite, Wildon Grange,
Coxwold, Newburgh, Yearsley, Brandsby, Dalby cum Skewsby, Whenby, Farlington,
Stillington, Sutton on the Forest, Strensall, Lillings Ambo, Flaxton, Harton,
Buttercrambe, Upper Helmsley, Gate Helmsley, Holtby, Kexby,
Elvington, Wheldrake, Thorganby, Escrick, Kelfield, Stillingfleet,
Rawcliffe, Skelton, Overton, Beningbrough, Newton-on-Ouse,
Linton-on-Ouse, Aldwark, Flawith, Myton-on-Swale and Helperby.
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| Other Areas and Groups
A list of all the Ramblers' Areas & Groups in England, Wales & Scotland can be found
here .
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This panel updated: 16 November 2011
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Path Surveys in City of York
The City of York's Public Right Of Way Team aim to survey a random selection of 25% of their paths each year and have asked if we would be able to offer them assistance with this work. At present York Ramblers Footpath sub-committee have members willing to survey the Parishes outside the city centre, but we now seek a few volunteers to survey paths in the Council Wards within the City itself. For more details contact David Nunns (01904 791187), or Patsy Pendegrass (01904 768286). We would hope to start work after the Easter holidays.
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Coach Rambles
The Spring Coach Ramble will be held on May 27, 2012 to the Peak District starting from Hayfield. It will mark the Mass Trespass anniversary. The Autumn Coach Ramble will be held on Oct 7, 2012 to Upper Teasdale. Further details from Vera Silberberg or phone 01904-628134.
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January Newsletter
Open Newsletter
here.
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New Footpath
A new footpath has been opened in Nether Poppleton. Details
here.
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Coastal Path Survey Project
Surveys of the coast from Ravenscar to the Humber Bridge, being carried out by volunteers from our Area, are almost complete. The report, describing Ramblers proposed route for the English Coastal Trail in the EY&D Area, which was commissioned by Ramblers CO, will be published later this summer.
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Open Access Walks
This new booklet of walks, written by local Ramblers, is now published. Click here to view it online.
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ORPA Project
We may lose our right to use ORPAs (Other Routes with Public Access)
in 2026 unless they are included on the Definitive Map (DM). A project is underway to identify those ORPAs that would be useful additions to the public rights of way network in our Area and to assemble the evidence necessary get them included on the DM. Chris Bush is leading this project.
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Last Updated: 21 February 2012
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