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We are the Doncaster 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

A walk through woods and the partly disused Pocklington Canal,  with some history of the canal and its demise,

Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walkers are reminded it is their responsibility to wear appropriate footwear/clothing, bring adequate food and drink and carry emergency contact details. Go to the Walks/Information for Walkers tab for more details.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 75319 47853
Nearest postcode:
YO42 4DB
what3words:
prop.parsnips.lizard
Start time:
10:00 am

Start from Allerthorpe Wood car park. Charges payable unfortunately. Take motorway to Howden, go into Howden and take B1228 out of Howden. Stay on B1228 all the way into Melbourne , pass through Melbourne and take road to Thornton. Turn right out of Thornton to Allerthorpe Wood.

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