Wolds

British  

/ wəʊldz /

plural noun

1. a range of chalk hills in NE England: consists of the Yorkshire Wolds to the north, separated from the Lincolnshire Wolds by the Humber estuary

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Example Sentences

Charlie Dewhirst, who represents Bridlington and The Wolds, called on the government to publish a strategy to improve social mobility for young white men living in poorer communities.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Colin was born in a farm cottage more or less opposite the village shop and has lived in Little Weighton, a small village in the Yorkshire Wolds, ever since.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Mike Padgett lives down the road from Market Weighton in the village of Sancton on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, an area popular with walkers.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2023

Yorkshire Wolds way 80 miles, five to six days recommended to complete Hessle, near Hull, to Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire Connects with the Cleveland Way if you want to “double up”.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2016

There is scarcely a district in England to compare with the Yorkshire Wolds for its remarkable richness in the remains of Early Man.

From Yorkshire by Home, Gordon