Start Time10:15Distance5 MilesDifficultyEasyTypeCircularLeaderContact walk leaderMeeting PointMeet in the centre of Skipwith village by the green. it is on-street parking - please be considerate of local residentsMap linkMap of meeting point
Description:
A gentle stroll around Skipwith Common to work off some of the seasonal excesses. From Skipwith village we use a mixture of tracks and paths to explore the common's wildlife and it's history.
This is an easy, flat walk perfect for those just getting into walking as well as more seasoned hikers.
There is the option to go for Sunday lunch in The Drovers Arms after the walk. Places must be booked in advance - please contact the walk leader if you are interested.
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining areas of northern lowland heath in England. An incredible variety of plants and animals depend on the Common for their survival. The 270 hectares of open heath, ponds, mire, fen, reed-bed,woodland and scrub are an ancient landscape, with its roots in pre-history.
Dogs are welcome on the walk, but MUST be kept on a lead at ALL times, as this is a nature reserve with grazing livestock.
GYBO is a friendly and sociable walking group aimed at people in their 20s, 30s and the young at heart.
Try us out for 3 free walks!
You are welcome to attend up to three of our walks before you need to sign up as a member of the Ramblers