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Yorkshire And The Humber

Pocklington Canal

Yorkshire And The Humber

Pocklington

Pocklington Canal

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Pocklington Canal

Name: Pocklington Canal
Rating: 2

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

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1. Melbourne Arms – Top Lock loop from Melbourne

18.4km

04:39

30m

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

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2. Burnby Hall Gardens – Pocklington Canal loop from Pocklington

20.6km

05:12

40m

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

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3. Top Lock – Pocklington Canal loop from Allerthorpe

9.41km

02:23

10m

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

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RichD

April 16, 2025

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 bridges. Only the lower reaches of the canal is open to boats, lying in an open landscape of floodplains and meadows, rich in wildlife, and identifiable by its distinctive swing bridges. Once threatened, the canal was saved by the work of local volunteers and campaigners, and is now home to three Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Look out for Church Bridge and Swing Bridge No. 7 on the Pocklington Canal – both recently restored.

Lots of history on wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocklington_Canal

Maps (and other useful pages) on the Pocklington Canal Amenity Society website: pocklingtoncanalsociety.org/maps

Grace Mulligan

January 9, 2024

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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Distance 2.03 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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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 Allerthorpe

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