Route: Drewton
Area: East Yorkshire
Date of walk: 12th October 2014
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 3.5 miles
Ascent: 400 feet
Weather: sunny
We did a longer version of this walk in May and decided it was about time to pay another visit to the beautiful Drewton Estate on on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds
As we’d done on the previous occasion we walked past Drewton Manor then climbed uphill above Austin Dale. At the top of the woods we walked beside the road, but only for a couple of minutes, before heading gently back downhill along Drewton Wold
At the foot of the Wold we rejoined the estate road which took us back to the start
We didn’t have time to visit the nearby Drewton Farm Shop, but anyone following this route is recommended to include this in their plans – it’s well worth the short detour and a great way of finishing the walk
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Near the start of the walk, following the estate road past Drewton Manor
Further along the road, with Drewton Dale ahead
After passing by Drewton Manor we turn left to head uphill
Drewton Beck
Climbing up the side of the dale
There’s a ground mist today, obscuring the far reaching views from here
Walking above Austin’s Dale
Looking down to Austin’s Dale
Drewton is well known for its red kites - we didn’t see any today, but there were several buzzards working the valley
The start of the return leg along Drewton Wold
Hawthorn berries
Heading back down to Drewton Dale
Looking back to Drewton Wold
Crossing Drewton Beck
Back to the estate road, which we follow back to the start of this lovely walk
