The Yorkshire Wolds

Revised 2nd edition. The Yorkshire Wolds are one of Yorkshire and England’s most magical but least known landscapes – dry grassy valleys through undulating chalk hills, unspoiled villages, a dramatic coastline, delightful market towns such as Beverley and Pocklington, and as a focal point, 2017 City of Culture, Kingston upon Hull.

This book provides an insight into the rich history and culture of the Wolds, a story shaped by saints, soldier-adventurers, merchants, fisherman, engineers, architects, farmers, landowners, writers, and in most recent times, England’s greatest living painter David Hockney, whose work has created a national awareness of the natural beauty and unique landscape of the Yorkshire Wolds.

But this is also a practical guide, with detailed information and advice on how to explore the area whether by car, local train and bus, by cycle, horseback or, on foot, with suggestions on how to reach those special places, that will make a visit to the Yorkshire Wolds such a memorable experience.

“- a perfect travel companion for those who have decided to visit the Yorkshire Wolds.” – Councillor Caroline Fox. Chairman East Riding Council.

“a pretty but practical introduction to the Wolds – rolling chalk hills, green valleys, unspoilt towns and villages and spectacular coastline.” Debbie Hall, Hull Daily Mail.

“often said to be the UK’s most under-appreciated landscape, the Yorkshire Wolds has largely been ignored by publishers. Now a major new book redresses the balance.” Roger Ratcliffe, Yorkshire Post

“The Many photographs taken by Dorian Speakman and the authors’ are a delight. The alone whet the appetite for discovery as well as giving pleasure to the armchair explorer,” Keith Wadd, West Riding Rambler