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The Wold Rangers Way

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The Yorkshire Wold Rangers written by Angela Antrim (nee Sykes) and published in 1981, has been reprinted by the Trustees of the Wold Rangers Way with kind permission of her younger son Hector McDonnell and her grandson Randal (the sixteenth Earl of Antrim). ‘About the Author’ has been updated by Angela’s younger son for which the Trustees are immensely grateful.

A new Foreword, including a summary of how the Wold Rangers Way walks came into being and short profiles about the Wold Rangers after who ‘trods’ were named (from detail within the original book), has also been added to the reprinting.

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Introduction to the Wold Rangers Way

The Yorkshire Wolds as a region is increasingly becoming a favourite destination for many outdoor recreational activities such as Nature tourism, Cycling, Running and Walking.

The Wolds Rangers Way is a challenging circular trail which winds its way 44-miles over the Yorkshire Wolds through amazing chalk landscapes with dry valleys with stunning wildlife alongside vibrant market towns and ancient Wolds villages. It also captures the unique history of the Wold Rangers and ensures that their names and stories live on forever.

The Wold Rangers trail will appeal to local residents and visitors alike. It will bring into the area people who want to walk the Wolds and perhaps stay locally along the way. Whether you are looking for a gentle afternoon stroll or a challenging hike within 24 hours, we’re confident the Wold Rangers Way won’t fail to delight.

View the map here: The Wold Rangers Way
or download a printable map here: The Wold Rangers Way
(You may need to right-click this link to download)

And watch Beggar's Bridge perform their song about the Wold Rangers here. (You can find the lyrics and more about Beggar's Bridge on their website.)

Discover our Trods named after Ginger JoeHorse Hair JackDog GeordieMad Halifax, and Croom Mable for shorter circular routes.

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The Wold Rangers Way (44 mile) The full 44 mile circular trail through the ancient green lanes and bridlepaths of the spectacular Yorkshire Wolds...

Croom Mabel Trod (3 miles) Croom Mabel, clothes piled on her pram, drooping cigarette, dog by her side, adorned in a gold lame evening dress...

Horsehair Jack Trod (9 miles) Horsehair Jack, sly, dishonest, no stable lads horsehair was safe, timing his offences for a winter break in jail...

Ginger Joe Trod (13 miles) Ginger Joe, flaming beard, piecing blue eyes, bundle, billy can and dog; a philosopher who greeted the King and Queen...

Dog Geordie (17 miles) Dog Geordie, the last Wold Ranger, his dog and ferret by his side telling his tales of Rangers long gone...

Mad Halifax (22 miles) Mad Halifax, a giant, striking terror; wild hair, ginger beard and a cunning nose for the delicious smell of baking...

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