Boynton to Woldgate Stroll--About Bridlington

Boynton to Woldgate Stroll

Admire Boynton Hall on this route through woodland and open countryside.

Start Point	Boynton church
End Point	Boynton church
Towns & Villages	Bessingby, Boynton, Bridlington, Haisthorpe and Rudston
Parish	Boynton
Start Easting	513,637.00
Start Northing	467,976.00
End Easting	513,637.00
End Northing	467,976.00

Details
Circular Walk	Yes
Grade	Easy
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map	295
Car Parking Facility	Roadside parking in Boynton
Refreshments	None
Public Conveniences	Various sites in Bridlington
Distance Distance(Miles)	2
Distance (Kilometres)	3.2

The Walk

You can enjoy fine views of Boynton Hall from the paths which radiate from the church.
Starting near to the church, walk along the narrow lane into the woods. The stream is the Gypsey Race, which rises in the hills near Wold Newton and flows into Bridlington Harbour.
Carry on up the hill until you arrive at the minor road known as Roman Road, Woldgate or Fond Brig Lane. This ancient road is believed to have been an important trade route in Neolithic times.
At the minor crossroads turn right, and right again, to descend through Sands Wood and re-cross the Gypsey Race. At the next junction follow a public path along the edge of West Lawn Wood and back to the village centre.

Features of Interest

- There are turkeys all over St. Andrew's Church in Boynton but the famous turkey lectern recalls the story of explorer William Strickland. He lived in Boynton Hall before his death in 1598. He sailed to the New World in search of gold, and came back with only a few turkeys. It is said that he introduced the bird to Britain.

Accessibility Information
This route:-

- contains some gentle slopes.
- contains a mixture of stiles and gates.
- may involve walking through fields with livestock.

Additional Information

- Although Boynton Hall is not open to the public, the walk passes through the grounds.