13k Run Goodmanham: Scenic Yorkshire Wolds Way Adventure

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 12.8km loop through Goodmanham offers a quintessential East Yorkshire running experience, blending steady climbs with sweeping agricultural vistas. Starting on Springdale Road, you’ll tackle a moderately hilly profile as you traverse the Yorkshire Wolds Way and the Wilberforce Way toward Kiplingcotes. The terrain is a mix of paved sections and well-trodden trails, making it ideal for runners looking for a rhythmic workout with a total ascent of 83m. As you head south toward Weighton Hill, the wide-open skies of the Wolds provide a sense of isolation and peace, with the descent back into Goodmanham serving as a fast, rewarding finish to your session.

Deeply rooted in English history, the village of Goodmanham was a significant site in the 7th century, where the high priest Coifi famously converted to Christianity, leading to the destruction of the local pagan temple. Running through this landscape, you'll cross the path of the old Hudson Way railway line near Kiplingcotes—the site of the oldest horse race in England, the Kiplingcotes Derby, which has been run annually since 1519. This route isn't just a physical challenge; it’s a journey through the heart of the Yorkshire chalk hills, where the ancient past meets the serene, rolling farmland of the modern day.