Section 3 of 4, Chalkland Way
Fimber to Bugthorpe
13.2 miles (21.2 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 894 606. Finish: SE 768 582. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 388 m of climbing and 443 m of descent; highest point 238 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fimber.
- Bus stop
- Fimber Main Street, 180 m from the start. Directions SE 895 606
Getting back
The section finishes at Bugthorpe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Bugthorpe Bent Lane, 600 m from the finish. Directions SE 772 578
Planning the Chalkland Way
- Planning the whole trail: eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, grass 31%, earth, rock and mud 19%, gravel and tracks 8%.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 17 gates.
Steepest climb: about 81 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 1.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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