Malcolm Hodgson, National Trail Officer, explored the development of long distance paths and the features of Yorkshire Wolds Way in particular.

Malcolm explained how in 1935 journalist Tom Stephenson eloquently extolled the benefits that long distance paths could bring, and how the National Parks Act of 1949 enabled them to be set up. He explained how the trails were financed and maintained.

He continued with a quick look at the Cleveland Way, and the upcoming Coast to Coast trail and England Coast Path, all of which connect to the Yorkshire Wolds Way.

Malcolm followed on with a review of the joys of the Yorkshire Wolds Way along the 79 miles from the Humber Bridge to Filey Brigg. Highlights he included, in addition to the scenery, were historic churches, Wharram Percy deserted medieval village, poetry benches, and art work such as the statue of England’s tallest man in Market Weighton and the Winteringham guardian warriors based on ancient chalk figurines found nearby.

The Vote of Thanks was given by Marjory Davey.