Section 6 of 8, Ebor Way
Thorp Arch to Kearby
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 433 459. Finish: SE 342 461. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 212 m of climbing and 209 m of descent; highest point 87 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Thorp Arch.
- Bus stops
- Boston Spa Bridge Close, 140 m from the start. Directions SE 433 461Dowkell Lane, 270 m from the start. Directions SE 433 462Boston Spa Bridge Close, 350 m from the start. Directions SE 431 456
- Car parks
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SE 433 461Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SE 432 455Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SE 432 455
Getting back
The section finishes at Kearby.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Crabtree Lane Harewood Road, 2.2 km away (Directions); Pannal station, 6.3 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 38%, paved or flagged 36%, grass 16%, gravel and tracks 9%.
About 35% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 8 miles in.
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