Section 8 of 8, Ebor Way
East Carlton to Middleton Estate
10.2 miles (16.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 229 439. Finish: SE 112 480. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 421 m of climbing and 580 m of descent; highest point 301 m.
Getting there
The section starts at East Carlton.
- Bus stops
- Pool Bank New Road Old Lane, 540 m from the start. Directions SE 233 435Bus stop, 670 m from the start. Directions SE 231 445Bus stop, 680 m from the start. Directions SE 232 445
- Car park
- Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions SE 231 433
Getting back
The section finishes at Middleton Estate. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Ilkley, 740 m from the finish. Directions SE 118 476
- Bus stops
- Skipton Road Westville Road, 170 m from the finish. Directions SE 112 479Skipton Road Middleton Road, 230 m from the finish. Directions SE 112 478Skipton Road Easby Drive, 270 m from the finish. Directions SE 109 479
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, gravel and tracks 33%, earth, rock and mud 15%, grass 6%.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 4 kissing gates, 12 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 102 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 6.4 miles in.
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