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Walking the Town Pocklington

Type:Town Trail

The lock gates at Pocklington canal in East Yorkshire.

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Pocklington is a historic market town with an intriguing past known as ‘The Gateway to the Wolds’ Take a monumental walk round the town and learn something about the contributions individuals have made to its heritage and character. Enjoy a look in some of Pocklington’s independent shops and galleries on route or stop of at one of its eateries.

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Accessibility

Disabled toilets

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Cash Point

Parking

Free Parking
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Property Facilities

Postbox
Public toilets
Telephone (public)

Routes

Typical duration of route - 2 hours

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Road Directions

By Car:

East Yorkshire is accessible from the UK's motorway network connecting with the M62, M1, A1, M180 and M18

Accessible by Public Transport: York station is 10 miles away.

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Pocklington, PocklingtonPocklington is an attractive market town dominated by the 15th century tower of its splendid church. Pocklington`s pride and joy is Burnby Hall Gardens, home of Europe`s largest water lily collection.

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