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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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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

This walk will be led by Gary Malcolm and Cathryn Ferris.

No dogs except assistance dogs with the consent of the leader.

Join us for a lovely, varied walk around the Forge Valley.From the start point we will climb into lovely woodland in the Forge Valley then descend to Wrench Green.Another climb takes us into Greengate Woods after views of Hackness Hall.We descend once again to Mowthorpe Farm then a short stretch along the sea cut.Another climb takes us into Raincliffe Woods and across Irton Moor before returning to the start.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
463.9m / 1522ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 98800 84781
Nearest postcode:
YO13 9HH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park in West Ayton along the bridge then meet outside the library to start the walk. The walk is locally graded Moderate Plus.

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