Section 4 of 8, Centenary Way
Kirkham to North Grimston
12.1 miles (19.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 738 658. Finish: SE 842 676. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 125 m of climbing and 111 m of descent; highest point 74 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kirkham.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 380 m from the start. Directions SE 734 658Car park, 1000 m from the start. Directions SE 747 653
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Welburn Lodge, 1.4 km away (Directions); Malton station, 7.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at North Grimston.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Malton station, 6.7 km away (Directions).
Planning the Centenary Way
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Centenary Way Guide.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 34%, paved or flagged 34%, grass 23%, gravel and tracks 9%.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 20 gates.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), from the start.
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