Section 5 of 6, Yorkshire Wolds Way
UK 012.05
Thixendale to Sherburn
18.4 miles (29.6 km).
Up and down
About 609 m of climbing and 661 m of descent; highest point 217 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Thixendale. Car parks, stations and bus stops near the start are still to be added.
Getting back
The section finishes at Sherburn. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Blue Chip Computers, 870 m from the finish. DirectionsBus stop, 890 m from the finish. DirectionsBus stop, 910 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 30%, earth, rock and mud 25%, paved or flagged 17%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 13 kissing gates, 20 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 76 m in a kilometre, 100 m in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.