Rebellion of 1536 inspires new trail

The Pilgrimage of Grace, a revolt against Henry VIII’s political, social and religious policies, sprang up in East Yorkshire in late 1536 and spread like wildfire to the rest of the north.

It ended in brutal suppression the following year, with the original leaders rounded up and executed.

Its story has been the inspiration for a new eight-and-a-half mile walking trail, being launched on Sunday September 15, as part of the Yorkshire Wolds Walking and Outdoors festival.

The trail, between Warter and Pocklington, highlights some outstanding Wolds landscapes and links significant religious landmarks including Pocklington Church, Nunburnholme Church, the Wolds Heritage Centre at St James’ Church in Warter and the Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre at Kilnwick Percy Hall.

Andy Gray, of organisers Visit Hull & East Yorkshire, said: “Nature tourism is seen as the next big thing and East Yorkshire and the Wolds is wonderfully placed to offer an unrivalled package of experiences both inland and the coast.”