Meet time 11:00 am on Ruthwaite Green
Start time 11:15 am
(Estimated finish time 14:05)
Leisurely 5.6 miles / 8.96 km
Total approximate ascent: 331m
The meeting point’s grid reference: NY 237 367
Nearest post code to meeting point: CA7 1HG
This walk begins in Ruthwaite near Ireby. There is parking along a quiet main road between the south of Ruthwaite (before Ruthwaite junction) and Nook House. (Please do not park on grass verges or Ruthwaite Green and away from the sharp bends at Ruthwaite junction).
After meeting up, we will then walk towards High Ireby. After we reach High Ireby we walk towards High Houses boundary, strolling over two streams. Once we reach High Houses boundary, we will turn south-west, walk a short way to we are almost insight of a Roman Fort. Then we will cross Whittas Park following the farmers track, then summit Binsey. We will descend towards Binsey cottage. From here, we will head back to Ruthwaite along a relatively quiet road.
There are refreshments and scones at Myles’ house in Ruthwaite weather permitting. There is a toilet available.
It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.
To join the walk please contact Myles on 07507 527 035 by 10pm on Friday 18 March, if you are coming on this walk. Please check with the walk leader on suitability for dogs.
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing), footwear and enough food and water. The leader reserves the right to turn away any walker not suitably equipped. The leader may cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions. We strongly advise walkers to carry hand sanitiser. Please carry a mask in your bag in case it is needed. Car sharing is now possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange.
New members: please note the walk leader may ask for more information about your walking experience. This is to ensure you have the fitness required to complete the walk that is planned safely.