Hudson Way, Goodmanham and Londesborough Park from Market Weighton
East Yorkshire
This 12km loop from Market Weighton sets out along the Hudson Way, the traffic free path where dogs can walk off lead along the old railway line, following its course from Market Weighton towards Beverley, then climbs into Goodmanham, traditionally the site of a pagan temple to Woden. All Hallows church now stands in the village. From here the route rises to its high point at about 80 metres, with good views, before passing through Londesborough Park, where a lake draws moorhens and wildfowl, and past the remains of the abandoned medieval village of Towthorpe. The return follows the Yorkshire Wolds Way back to town, crossing the arable Weighton Clay Field on a central path. There is 158 metres of climbing, on old railway trackbed, field paths, estate tracks and grass.
This dog friendly walk starts with the easiest possible warm up: the flat, traffic free Hudson Way, where a dog with good recall can stretch its legs away from roads. Beyond Goodmanham the route crosses farmland and parkland, so keep dogs on a lead near any grazing stock and around the lake's wildfowl. There is little shade on the open fields, so carry water for your dog.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 12.0 km (7.5 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hr 40 min
- Walk Type
- Historic, Park, Lake
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Shops, cafes and pubs in Market Weighton; no facilities on the route itself.
- Parking
- Town centre parking in Market Weighton; the route guide does not name a car park.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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The Old St Johns Church
Sleeps 10 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £2,071 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in East YorkshireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Hudson Way, Goodmanham and Londesborough Park from Market Weighton dog friendly?
This 12km loop scores 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness, making it a solid choice for a day out with your dog. The route combines a traffic-free railway path, quiet village lanes, parkland and field paths, so there's plenty of variety — though some sections require more care than others.
Can dogs be off lead at Hudson Way, Goodmanham and Londesborough Park from Market Weighton?
The Hudson Way, which forms the opening stretch of the route, is traffic-free and well suited to dogs with good recall running off lead. Beyond Goodmanham the route crosses farmland and passes through Londesborough Park, where grazing stock and wildfowl around the lake mean leads are the sensible choice for those sections.
What should I know before visiting Hudson Way, Goodmanham and Londesborough Park from Market Weighton with my dog?
Carry water for your dog — the open arable fields offer little shade, which can make the exposed sections warm going. There are no facilities on the route itself, so stock up in Market Weighton before you set off; the town has shops, cafes and pubs for your return. The walk covers 12km with 158 metres of climbing across a mix of old railway trackbed, field paths, estate tracks and grass, so it's worth making sure your dog is comfortable with that kind of varied, moderate terrain.
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