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The Yorkshire Wolds were brought to international attention in 2012 by David Hockneys magnificent Royal Academy exhibition of paintings of the region. Now- Tony Gowers completely updated- expanded and re-designed National Trail Guide offers the essential companion to the forgotten but fascinating landscape through which this Trail runs. The Trail runs from Hessle in the south- by the Humber Bridge- to Filey on the North Yorkshire coast- through the Wolds secluded and special dry valleys- a succession of tranquil villages- and past cel;ebrated locations like Thixendale woods now immortalised in Hockneys vast and dazzling paintings. As well as comprehensive route descriptions accompanied by OS 1:25-000 maps- the book features a Philip Larkin Trail around Hull- digressions to the handsome town of Beverley with its beautiful Minster- the Holderness region made famous by Winfred Holtbys South Riding- the seabird colony at RSPB Bempton Cliffs- as well as circular walks to all of the principal locations of Hockneys Wolds paintings. The result is a n essential purchase- not just for those walking the Trail- but for every visitor to the area....