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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

The Pocklington Group are walking the Whitby Way in stages from York to Whitby. The Whitby Way starts at York Minster and finishes at Whitby Abbey, and it is designed to include some of the most interesting pilgrimage places in Yorkshire. It can, of course, be enjoyed simply as a walk, for it goes through beautiful scenery. From the flat Vale of York, it climbs to gently undulating country at Crayke, before crossing the North York Moors from south to north using field paths, moorland tracks and ancient paved ways. Finally, it follows the lush Esk Valley to Whitby.

This is a linear walk from Grosmont to Whitby and the return to Grosmont at the end of the walk will be by train (currently £2.60 for a single journey)

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
linear

The return from Whitby will be by train. There is a train at 15.57 from Whitby, the next one is 19.42 (with the chance to explore Whitby). There is also a North Yorkshire Moors train at 17.10 although would be a more costly option. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 82647 05357
Nearest postcode:
YO22 5QE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Grosmont Car Park (NOT Station Car Park). Charges apply

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NZ 82647 05358
Nearest postcode:
YO22 5QE
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Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm

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