It runs 79 miles (127 km) from Hessle to Filey, around the Yorkshire Wolds.

At Filey Brigg, it connects with the Cleveland Way, another National Trail.

In 2007 the Yorkshire Wolds Way celebrated the 25th anniversary of its official opening which took place on 2 October 1982.

[2][3] The Hardmoors Race Series features ultramarathons based on the Yorkshire Wolds Way and Cleveland Way.

Included in the series is the Hardwolds 80-mile race comprising the entire length of the Yorkshire Wolds Way.