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Pocklington Group

We are the Pocklington Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A circular walk from Goathland with a choice of distances and climbs. The main walk is planned at 8.4 miles and 927 feet of ascent, with an easily self navigated extension to 9.5 miles and 1186 feet of ascent. It will also be possible to shorten the length to 5.4 miles with only 421 feet of ascent, again easily self guided for the latter stage.

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
282.5m / 927ft
Type:
circular

Leaving Goathland the route takes the line of the old railway and then climbs Two Howes Rigg before descending to the Mallyan  Spout Hotel. The shorter walk returns to the start from here. The leader will continue down to Mallyan Spout and then  to Beck Hole, walking for a short distance towards Grosmont on the old railway line then turning back through the woods and ascending the inclined plane to the start point. More adventurous types can leave the rest at Beck Hole and return via Lins Farm and Mill Scar.

No dogs apart from Registered Assistance Dogs with the agreement of the leader.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 83352 01367
Nearest postcode:
YO22 5LZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Public Car Park adjacent to Public Conveniences. NB There is a charge for parking payable by card.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking