Festival takes in horrible histories and wine walks

The walking festival, which takes in locations such as Flamborough Head, is in its 14th year

Dozens of guided walks and cycle rides will be staged from Spurn Point to Stamford Bridge next month.

A Horrible History walk and a vineyard tour will be among the highlights of the Walking East Yorkshire Festival, from 14 to 22 September.

Other events will include walks in the grounds of stately homes and an eight-mile (13km) hike along Hull’s waterfront exploring the city's maritime and cultural past.

Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure, and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said it was a "fantastic festival" that showcased "the very best" of the county.

It is hoped that the 14th annual festival will encourage people to explore East Yorkshire's natural beauty and history.

Guided walks will be staged at venues including Carlton Towers, near Snaith, Wassand Hall, near Hornsea, and Sewerby Hall, near Bridlington.

People are being encouraged to explore East Yorkshire's natural beauty

Events in Beverley town centre will explore the town's shipbuilding past and links to Mary Wollstonecraft, the pioneering advocate of women's rights.

A Horrible Histories walk will be staged in Pocklington town centre, while a tour of Stamford Bridge will explore the history of the famous battle of 1066.

Wine-tasting events will be held at Laurel Vines, near Driffield, and Little Wold Vineyard in South Cave. The Wold Top Brewery, in Hunmanby, will host a "boots and beer" walk.

The Breeze Cycling ladies will be offering taster sessions, while free coach transport will be available for cyclists to access the Chalkland Way and TransPennine trail, between Wetwang and Millington.

The festival is run by Visit East Yorkshire, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The full programme can be found on the festival's website.

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