England
Yorkshire Wolds Way official sections
6 official sections, spread across a 5–8-day itinerary.
| Section | Distance | Time | Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1Hessle to South CaveSlow shingle by the Humber, then the first wide view from the Wolds. | 12.5 mi20.2 km | 5–6 h | 370 m1,200 ft |
| Section 2South Cave to Market WeightonThe first quiet day on the chalk, with empty fields and a dry green valley. | 10.5 mi16.9 km | 4–5 h | 310 m1,000 ft |
| Section 3Market Weighton to MillingtonOld parkland, red kites overhead and a first look into the deep dales. | 8.8 mi14.2 km | 4–5 h | 330 m1,100 ft |
| Section 4Millington to ThixendaleDown and up all day, through the grassy dry dales of the high Wolds. | 11.7 mi18.8 km | 5–6 h | 420 m1,400 ft |
| Section 5Thixendale to SherburnA deserted medieval village, the highest ground and the longest day. | 18.4 mi29.6 km | 8–9 h | 580 m1,900 ft |
| Section 6Sherburn to FileyThe last dry valleys, old burial mounds, and the sea at Filey Brigg. | 15.3 mi24.6 km | 6–7 h | 460 m1,500 ft |
Distances and ascent follow the trail's GPS route. Walking time is a range. A section can take more than one walking day.