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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

A lovely autumn walk through Dalby Forest, which is predominantly downhill all the way. The walk starts at the Hole of Horcum (with hopefully clear views over the moors and valleys and great views of Blakey Topping) before our coffee stop at the Bridestones. After a steep descent to the valley below there follows a great Forest walk, with a lunch stop at the Dalby Forest Visitor centre. The route continues to Low Dalby, Ellerburn and the pretty riverside walk into Thornton-le Dale.

There is one very steep descent and following a wet spell, some of the paths may be muddy.

Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Start time:
9:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
100.6m / 330ft
Type:
linear

This is a linear walk catching the Coastliner bus at 9.41am from Thornton-le-Dale to the Hole Of Horcum

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 83432 83031
Nearest postcode:
YO18 7RW
what3words:
bleach.quick.louder
Start time:
9:35 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 83431 83031
Nearest postcode:
YO18 7RW
what3words:
soggy.sound.forgets
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Meet at the bus stop at 9.35 in the centre of Thornton-le-Dale on the opposite side of the main road to Balderstones Bakery and Cafe.

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