Section 1 of 6, Yorkshire Wolds Way
UK 012.01
Hessle to South Cave
12.3 miles (19.8 km).
Up and down
About 408 m of climbing and 364 m of descent; highest point 142 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hessle.
- Station
- Hessle, 290 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Hessle Southfield, 290 m from the start. DirectionsHessle Southfield, 290 m from the start. DirectionsHessle Station Road, 480 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 290 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at South Cave. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- South Cave Market Place, 840 m from the finish. DirectionsSouth Cave Church Street, 980 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 31%, paved or flagged 27%, gravel and tracks 23%.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 4 kissing gates, 3 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 68 m in a kilometre, 18.1 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.