Section 5 of 8, Centenary Way
North Grimston to Wharram le Street
11.8 miles (19 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 842 676. Finish: SE 864 659. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 404 m of climbing and 330 m of descent; highest point 223 m.
Getting there
The section starts at North Grimston.
- Car parks
- Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions SE 848 672Car park, 770 m from the start. Directions SE 835 679
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Malton station, 6.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Wharram le Street.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Fimber Halt station (heritage railway), 7 km away (Directions).
Planning the Centenary Way
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Centenary Way Guide.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 28%, gravel and tracks 26%, earth, rock and mud 22%, grass 17%.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 23 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 108 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 3.7 miles in.
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