Section 1 of 8, Ebor Way
Helmsley to Hovingham
9 miles (14.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 612 838. Finish: SE 667 755. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 130 m of climbing and 151 m of descent; highest point 104 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Helmsley.
- Bus stops
- Helmsley Market Place, 40 m from the start. Directions SE 612 838Carlton Road, 380 m from the start. Directions SE 616 839
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 10 m from the start. Directions SE 612 838Car park (free), 20 m from the start. Directions SE 612 838Castle Car Park (pay), 240 m from the start. Directions SE 610 838
Getting back
The section finishes at Hovingham.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Lane End, 2.1 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 39%, grass 26%, paved or flagged 21%, earth, rock and mud 14%.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 35 gates.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 4.3 miles in.
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