A beautiful rural canal of two halves, the upper reaches of the Pocklington Canal between Canal Head and Melbourne is characterised by un-restored locks, tree lined towpaths, and classic humpbacked …

Grace Mulligan

January 9, 2024

Hiking

This is a beautiful rural canal that stretches 9.5 miles (15 km) between East Cottingwith and Canal Head.

The canal path is lined with trees and passes by numerous original locks and elegant humpbacked bridges. It's a delightful stretch of walking – truly.

Awalker

May 24, 2020

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1. Melbourne Arms – Top Lock loop from Melbourne

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2. Burnby Hall Gardens – Pocklington Canal loop from Pocklington

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Top Lock – Pocklington Canal loop from Pocklington

9.41km

02:23

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 2.03 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

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Location: Pocklington, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Pocklington Canal

1. Melbourne Arms – Top Lock loop from Melbourne

2. Burnby Hall Gardens – Pocklington Canal loop from Pocklington

3. Top Lock – Pocklington Canal loop from Pocklington

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