Words in the woods

Walks, England, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Words in the woods

Millington Wood, East Yorkshire

by thewriterswalk

  • 1 hour / 2.1km
  • 18

A woodland walk with steep steps that lead to a viewpoint. I’ve included nature prompts and an optional writing prompt.

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Words in the woods
  1. The walk starts at the free car park, just past the barrier.

    Step 1: The walk starts at the free car park, just past the barrier.

  2. There’s an information board with a map at the entrance.

    Step 2: There’s an information board with a map at the entrance.

  3. Step 3: Millington Wood is one of the richest botanical woodlands in the East Riding, and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. With its rich mix of trees, flowering plants, birds and bats, this is a walk for all the senses.

  4. Walk along the track until you get to a clearing.

    Step 4: Walk along the track until you get to a clearing.

  5. At the clearing there’s a charcoal kiln and some picnic tables. Take the path to the right, which leads up several flights of steep steps.

    Step 5: At the clearing there’s a charcoal kiln and some picnic tables. Take the path to the right, which leads up several flights of steep steps.

  6. The steps go straight up for a while and then the path curves to the left.

    Step 6: The steps go straight up for a while and then the path curves to the left.

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