Start Time10:00Distance5 MilesDifficultyEasyTypeCircularLeaderAndrew Prior - Contact walk leaderMeeting PointSkipwith Village greenMap linkMap of meeting point
Description:
This walk does not require pre-booking.
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.
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.
Walkers encouraged to wear Santa hats, or Xmas jumpers, tinsel optional.
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.
Parking arrangements:
Park around the village green. Please be considerate of locals when parking.
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