Virtual Yorkshire Wolds Way Challenge
Explore one of England's quieter national trails from wherever you already train. The Yorkshire Wolds Way runs roughly 124 km (about 77 miles) from Hessle near the Humber Bridge in the south to the clifftop at Filey Brigg on the North Sea coast, crossing the rolling chalk dales of East Yorkshire. Route Rally turns every synced walk, run or ride into progress along this understated and rewarding route.
- Route: Yorkshire Wolds Way
- Distance: 124.3 km
- Elevation gain: 2667 m
- Quiet chalk dales and coast route
- Best for: Medium rallies of your own for walkers and runners, and focused monthly goals
Planning your challenge
A runner averaging 40 km/week finishes in around three weeks; a walker at 30 km/week takes about four weeks, and a cyclist at 150 km/week wraps it up in about a week.
This is a Medium route by Route Rally distance bands, well suited to a focused monthly goal or a step up from a shorter route.
Works well for walkers and runners who want a trail with genuine character that is quieter than the popular southern routes.
Create your own rally for your own Wolds target, solo or with a group sharing one leaderboard.
Why this route
- The Yorkshire Wolds Way covers about 124 km (77 miles) from the Humber estuary to the North Sea coast, crossing the chalky dales and dry valleys of East Yorkshire.
- As a virtual challenge you cover the distance in your own time, with walks, runs and rides from wherever you train all counting towards the clifftop finish at Filey Brigg.
- The Wolds are one of England's least-visited areas, which gives this route a distinct character away from the crowded southern trails.
- Its medium length is achievable in a focused month at a comfortable walking or running pace.
- The coastal finish adds a satisfying final destination to a route that otherwise winds through the quiet agricultural heart of East Yorkshire.
Highlights
- Start at Hessle, near the Humber Bridge on the East Yorkshire bank
- Cross the rolling dry valleys and chalk hillsides of the Yorkshire Wolds
- Pass through market towns and quiet villages in one of England's most peaceful regions
- Finish on the clifftop at Filey Brigg overlooking the North Sea
Common questions
How do my walks and runs count towards Filey Brigg?
Connect your tracker once and the rest looks after itself: everything Strava or Apple Health records moves you north from Hessle towards the coast. A runner at 40 km a week reaches Filey Brigg in about three weeks, and a walker at 30 km a week in about four.
Do I have to be in East Yorkshire?
No. The Wolds Way is a distance to cover, so any pavement, park or treadmill moves you along it. The real trail is one of England's quietest, which is hard to replicate on an urban commute, but the 124 km to the clifftop at Filey Brigg is the same distance wherever you cover it.
How long does it take to walk?
At 30 km a week you finish in around four weeks, and 50 km a week brings the coast in sight inside three. The finish date is up to you when you set the rally up.
Is the Yorkshire Wolds Way less known than other National Trails?
Yes, and that is part of its appeal. The Wolds are a genuinely quiet area of England, so the trail sees far less traffic than the South Downs Way or Pennine Way, which makes it a great pick if you want something a little different.
Start your Yorkshire Wolds Way Conquest
Joining is free. Connect Strava or Apple Health once and every ride, run or walk you record syncs automatically, moving you along the route without anything else to log.