Section 6 of 8, Centenary Way
Wharram le Street to West Heslerton
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 864 659. Finish: SE 910 748. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 337 m of climbing and 313 m of descent; highest point 199 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Wharram le Street.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Fimber Halt station (heritage railway), 7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at West Heslerton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Manor Farm, 1.3 km away (Directions).
Planning the Centenary Way
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Centenary Way Guide.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 42%, paved or flagged 20%, earth, rock and mud 18%, grass 6%.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 12 gates.
Steepest climb: about 74 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 7.2 miles in.
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