Section 7 of 8, Centenary Way
West Heslerton to Ganton
6.8 miles (10.9 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 910 748. Finish: SE 988 774. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 155 m of climbing and 263 m of descent; highest point 182 m.
Getting there
The section starts at West Heslerton.
- Car park
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions SE 910 747
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Manor Farm, 1.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Ganton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Greyhound Inn, 300 m from the finish. Directions SE 987 777
Planning the Centenary Way
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Centenary Way Guide.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 29%, paved or flagged 20%, gravel and tracks 10%; the rest (41%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 kissing gates, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 4.3 miles in.
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