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East Yorkshire & Derwent Area

We are the East Yorkshire & Derwent Area 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 quarterly 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 ever popular walk begins at Melbourne Sports Field car park.

The summer walk offers a variety of settings from walking along part of the Pocklington Canal Towpath , including pastoral views and a bit of road walking. 

From the  car park we start this circular walk ,walking into the tranquil  village of Melbourne.

Walking past the Marina,we head to the Pocklington Canal Towpath.

Going north we head across Ings and dried up  flood plane.

We then head to Westfield Farm Lane, and onto the peaceful village of Thornton .

From here we head to Woodhouse Farm and onto a towpath and head to  Church Lane Bridge and back to the cars.

Monday, 22 July 2024
Start time:
1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Melbourne Sports and Playing Field Committee have kindly let us use the car park  and toilet facilities. There is a £1 donation for this walk

Tea /Coffee and cake available after the walk at Allerthorpe Golf Club.

Dogs are welcome on short leads please.

Ample Parking 

This walk is flat and will suite all walking abilities 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 75782 43904
Nearest postcode:
YO42 4RX
what3words:
princely.towers.cost
Start time:
1:00 pm

Melbourne Sports and Playing Field Car Park

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 quarterly 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