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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

Starting at Leavening Brow car park, this walk explores the northern fringe of the Yorkshire Wolds, visiting the tiny hilltop church at Burythorpe and the quiet estate village of Birdsall, with its pretty church. An area that our group do not visit often. From the top of the Wolds escarpment at Leavening Brow there are extensive views across Ryedale towards Castle Howard and Sutton Brow.  The walk is 8.5 miles and incorporates field paths, bridle-ways and minor roads. There is one section which is boggy and there are some stiles. 

Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

Please note that the car park is very small, and we would ask those going to car share as much as possible and park closely to other vehicles. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 79442 63207
Nearest postcode:
YO17 9SR
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Start time:
10:00 am

The starting point is a small car park on Leavening Brow approximately half a mile up the hill from Leavening Village

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