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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 10.5 mile linear walk through Dalby Forest, meeting at Thornton-le-Dale to catch a bus for the short journey to Allerston. The route taken will be northwards through the woods in Given Dale, and then west through Dalby Forest to the Visitor Centre (where toilets and refreshments are available). A return to Thornton-le-Dale through Thornton Dale and Ellerburn.

Assistance Dogs only

Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
linear

The meeting point of the walk is outside Balderson's cafe on the northside of Thornton-le-Dale Village Green as we are catching the 9.32 128 bus that goes east to Scarborough.

The meeting time is at the earlier time for the Group and the bus stop is the meeting point (NOT the car park!)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 83447 83039
Nearest postcode:
YO18 7RW
what3words:
winemaker.handy.headache
Start time:
9:30 am

Bus stop outside Balderson's Cafe on the northside of Thornton-le-Dale village green

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 83448 83038
Nearest postcode:
YO18 7RW
what3words:
winemaker.handy.headache
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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