Section 2 of 8, Ebor Way
Hovingham to West Lilling
8.4 miles (13.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 667 755. Finish: SE 647 650. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 212 m of climbing and 206 m of descent; highest point 104 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hovingham.
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 120 m from the start. Directions SE 667 756Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions SE 668 758Car park (free), 300 m from the start. Directions SE 667 752
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Lane End, 2.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at West Lilling. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Goose Track Lane, 160 m from the finish. Directions SE 646 651
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 16%.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 24 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 53 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), from the start.
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