 Welton village is situated approximately north-east of the town of Brough on the north side of the A63 road to Kingston upon Hull.It is on the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail a long distance footpath.Major landmarks in the parish include Welton Waters, a former clay pit, and home of Welton Waters Adventure Centre and Welton Sailing Club; Melton Bottom Quarry, a chalk quarry; and the "Melton West" and "Melton Park" industrial estates.