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Pocklington and West Wolds Area Walks

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N16 - Pocklington-Millington
Summary
Walk Name
Pocklington - Millington
Ref
N16
On this pleasant walk along the Wolds you can admire the view of the Vale of York.  Why not enjoy refreshments at the quaint pub conveniently located at the half way point?
Details
Circular Walk
Yes
Grade
Moderate
Walk Type
  • Wolds Walks
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map
294
Car Parking Facility
Roadside parking in Millington and Pocklington
Refreshments
Pub and shops in Pocklington, plus pub at Millington (not open weekday lunch times)
Public Conveniences
Railway Street in Pocklington
Distance
Distance (Miles)
7
Distance (Kilometres)
11
Lengthened Distance (Miles)
7
Shortened Distance (Miles)
3
  • Your walk starts at the northern end of the town and can be as short or long as you like.
  • You may want to stroll across the pasture land towards Kilnwick Percy, or to wander past the woods to Wood House like many of the locals.
  • On the walk you pass Kilnwick Percy Hall, now a Buddhist centre.  After this, you take a minor road, and then follow a section of the "Yorkshire Wolds Way" (with its distinctive acorn waymarks) to Warren Farm.  It is here that you obtain magnificent views of the Vale of York.  Can you see York Minster?
  • Descend the steep hill to the unspoilt village of Millington.  You can enjoy refreshments at the village inn (not open weekday lunchtimes). 
  • To return to Pocklington take a minor road, then track and headlands past Mill Farm.  Next follow a minor road and farm track to Wood House.  From here enjoy a very pleasant stroll past Pocklington Wood back into the town.  Along the way you may see gliders from Pocklington airfield soaring on the warm thermal currents high above the Wolds.
Map(s)
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Location
Start Point
Millington and Pocklington
End Point
Millington and Pocklington
Towns & Villages
Kilnwick Percy, Millington and Pocklington
ParishPocklington
Start Easting
483,095.00
Start Northing
451,771.00
End Easting
483,095.00
End Northing
451,771.00
Features of Interest
- Pocklington is a small yet busy market town with an old-fashioned atmosphere. A wander around the streets, especially on market day, will reveal the friendliness of the local people. The town boasts several attractions including Burnby Hall gardens, which contain the finest collection of water lilies in Europe, and Pocklington School, founded in 1514 and once attended by William Wilberforce.

- Millington is one of the many Wolds villages that can only be appreciated on foot. The small cottages with their well-kept gardens can be seen and if you meet anyone, stop and talk to them. It won't be long before they explain the character of the area and when they had to walk to school in Pocklington along the paths you are now walking on.

- As on all walks, take your time, enjoy your stroll and respect the wildlife in the area.
Accessibility Information
This route:-

- contains some steep slopes

- contains a mixture of stiles and gates.

- may involve walking through fields with livestock.