Foss Walk
A long distance walk of 28 miles in North Yorkshire which follows the River Foss, from its confluence with the River Ouse, in the city of York, to its source at Pond Head, near the town of Easingwold. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: York
Distance: 28 miles (45 km)
Grid Ref: SE605511
Climbing: 362 metres
Walk time: 11-14 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
290 York, Selby and Tadcaster
299 Ripon, Boroughbridge and Easingwold
300 Howardian Hills and Malton
299 Ripon, Boroughbridge and Easingwold
300 Howardian Hills and Malton
Summary:
The Foss Walk, as its name suggests, follows footpaths along or near the River Foss, from its confluence with the River Ouse in the historic city of York to its source at Pond Head, four miles from Easingwold. An extension to the route from the source of the river to Easingwold completes the path. The Walk passes through or near to a number of North Yorkshire villages including Huntington, Haxby, Strensall, Sheriff Hutton, Farlington, Crayke and Oulston. It also passes Marton Abbey.
Useful Links:
East Yorkshire and Derwent Area Ramblers
Long Distance Walkers Association
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