Section 4 of 4, Chalkland Way
Bugthorpe to Pocklington
10.5 miles (16.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 768 582. Finish: SE 801 488. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 239 m of climbing and 261 m of descent; highest point 166 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bugthorpe.
- Bus stop
- Bugthorpe Bent Lane, 600 m from the start. Directions SE 772 578
Getting back
The section finishes at Pocklington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Pocklington EYMS Depot, 40 m from the finish. Directions SE 801 488Pocklington Opp EYMS, 80 m from the finish. Directions SE 802 487Pocklington George Street, 180 m from the finish. Directions SE 801 490
Planning the Chalkland Way
- Planning the whole trail: eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 40%, paved or flagged 22%, gravel and tracks 17%, grass 15%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 7 kissing gates, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 101 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 4.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Fleece Inn, Bishop Wilton: 4.2 miles in. Food, step-free.Toddy's, Pocklington: 10.2 miles in.Cross Keys, Pocklington: 10.3 miles in.The Beach House, Pocklington: 10.3 miles in.Simply JJ's, Pocklington: at the finish.The Feathers Hotel, Pocklington: at the finish.The Black Swan, Pocklington: at the finish.Black Bull, Pocklington: at the finish.The Market Tap, Pocklington: at the finish.
- Cafés
- Bishop Wilton Community Shop Cafe: 4.2 miles in.Bella Vita Pizzeria, Pocklington: 10.3 miles in.Market St. Café, Pocklington: 10.3 miles in.The Wolds Café & Coffee House, Pocklington: at the finish.The Hide Cafe & Deli, Pocklington: at the finish.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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