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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.

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Overview

This walk will be led by Tony Ashbridge.

Leaving Sancton we head across the main road and onto a track which leads onto a gradual ascent towards Arras top for our coffee stop. We then turn right along a country road before going on to fieldside paths meandering all the way to North Newbald.Lunch will be taken here before leaving the village and heading to Houghton Woods after which we return along a pleasant farm track back into Sancton.

Sunday, 20 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

We cross the busy main road in Sancton and North Newbald. Care to be taken.

The walking in Houghton Woods may be muddy and uneven in parts .

No dogs except assistance dogs with consent of the leader. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 90017 39292
Nearest postcode:
YO43 4QT
what3words:
brightly.packing.doses
Start time:
10:00 am

Please park responsibly in High Street. These details will change if the car park is available for our use.

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