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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

A great short walk on the Yorkshire Wolds offering fine views over the Vale of York. There will be steep ascents and descents on this walk and full use is made of public footpaths, permissive paths and access land. Even though this is a short walk there is over 1000ft of ascent and descent, a good workout before the AGM and also an opportunity to talk informally to current committee members

From the village hall we will leave the village on a steep uphill on the Chalkland Way towards Great Givendale. High above the village we take the permissive path to Bishop Wilton Wold before crossing the road and heading to Deep Dale. Enjoying fine views over Deep Dale we walk on rough paths on access land at Cot Nab, before a steep climb out of Deep Dale up to Bishop Wilton Wold before the descent back down Worsen Dale. Then a descent using a minor road and back to the start point.

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
320m / 1050ft
Type:
circular

Everyone is welcome on the  walk whether you are attending the AGM or not. For those not attending the AGM there is an honesty box for car parking charges at the village hall. 

There is a lunch provided for Members who have pre-booked at 1pm prior to the AGM. We expect to return to the village hall about 12.45pm

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 79861 55355
Nearest postcode:
YO42 1ST
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park at Bishop Wilton Village Hall on Worsendale Road Ample parking, free for those attending the AGM, otherwise please make the suggested contribution in the honesty box.

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