We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Stephen D.
A hilly but rewarding linear walk showcasing some of the highlights of the Yorkshire Wolds – please check the meeting point and travel arrangements below carefully.
We start with a steep climb from Bishop Wilton – it's worth pausing a couple of times on the way up to look behind you and enjoy the views (and definitely not because you're out of breath, oh no!). We then head for a route through access land at Deep Dale, and on to Sylvan Dale where we can have lunch overlooking the gorse-covered valley. After lunch, we pick up the Minster Way, and follow it through Millington to the delightful St Ethelburga's church at Givendale, and then back to Pocklington along the Chalkland Way.
This walk enjoys great views across the Wolds and the Vale of York, and we should get to see plenty of wildlife and wildflowers.
🪧 Meet on Station Road, Pocklington, YO42 2SQ, opposite the bus depot at 09:15. We will catch the 747 bus at 09:30 to Bishop Wilton (cost £3 or ENCTS passes accepted), and walk from there back to Pocklington.
🅿️ Free long-stay car park at Station Rear, Robertson Close, Pocklington, YO42 2QT
🚌 X46 bus to Pocklington from Hull at 08:06, and Beverley at 08:38. Return buses every hour through the afternoon
🚻 Public toilets next to the bus stop in Pocklington
🐶 Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times
🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch
🍺 After the walk, there will be a choice of places to go for a well-deserved drink in Pocklington
This walk is hosted by Midlife Hikers, which is a Ramblers group for people in their 40s and 50s, and is open to all walkers of all ages as part of the East Yorkshire Walking Festival
Station Road, Pocklington, YO42 2SQ
Bishop Wilton
Pocklington
