Heslington to Huntington

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Overview

Snowdrop stroll from Heslington Church to All Saints Huntington, via Hull Road Park, St Nicks and New Earswick. This is a leisurely six-miler and mostly flat, with no stiles, just a bit of mud here and there, so wellies optional.

Friday, 6 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 62810 50471
Nearest postcode:: YO10 5ED
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Start time:: 10:00 am

We'll start at 10 am from the bus stop outside Heslington Church so best bus option is the U1 from Merchantgate, leaving at 9.46 from stop PC.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SE 61894 56168
Nearest postcode:: YO32 9QN
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Buses back stop near Huntington Pharmacy on North Moor Road, just a short walk from All Saints Church. There are 3 buses an hour on the 5, 5A route back to town.

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