Kirkdale, St Gregory's Minster and Hodge Beck

From the minster walk up the lane past Kirkdale Cave and into the woods along Hodge Beck, which runs dry in summer as the water sinks into the limestone. Follow the valley north to the ford at Skiplam and return over the fields by Welburn Hall. Short, sheltered and full of interest.

• Mostly level with one gentle climb
• Muddy in the woods after rain
• Kirkbymoorside for lunch