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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

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.

This is a linear walk from Grosmont to Whitby Abbey and the return to Grosmont at the end of the walk will be by train. 

This last stage of the Whitby Way follows the Esk Valley Walk closely, with some lovely views over the Esk Valley and towards Whitby Abbey, our final destination. There are some flagstones on the walk which will be slippery if wet.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
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 is a more costly option. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 82767 05275
Nearest postcode:
YO22 5QE
what3words:
lasts.bounding.baker
Start time:
10:00 am

Grosmont Station Car Park. It is £5 a day to park but as the ticket machine is currently out of order, you will have to go to the ticket office or shop on the NYMR platform to buy your ticket. If this Car Park is full there is an overflow car park nearby.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NZ 82768 05278
Nearest postcode:
YO22 5QE
what3words:
dairies.extent.honey
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