Pocklington Canal Walk Canal Head to Bielby Inland Waterways


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Maps This map gives the names of all the locks and bridges on the Pocklington Canal. These maps can be downloaded for viewing and printing. Thornton and Walbut locks have been restored and re-gated and dreging has been carried out, allowing navigation as far as Bielby. Download map in pdf Download pdf


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The Bicentenary Restoration Project was carried out between 2015 and 2018 and succeeded in restoring navigation on the canal between Melbourne and Bielby, extending the navigable length of canal by two miles and bringing two more locks into use. It was timed to coincide with the opening of the canal 200 years earlier in 1818.


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Address Pocklington Canal, YO42 4, United Kingdom Fishery Information Controlled by the York & District Amalgamation of Anglers, Pocklington Canal is a broad canal finished in 1818. This water runs for 9.5 miles through nine locks from the Canal Head near Pocklington to the River Derwent which it joins near East Cottingwith.


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Pocklington Canal Head is about a mile south of Pocklington and is on the road between York and Hull. The canal joins the River Derwent near East Cottingwith. Find out more Our aims PCAS works to maintain and restore the canal as a navigable waterway and to raise awareness of its heritage and wildlife for everyone to enjoy. Find out more


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The canal is owned by the Canal & River Trust. The Pocklington Canal is a delightful rural waterway in East Yorkshire. It is nine and a half miles long (15 km), flowing from Canal Head near Pocklington to the River Derwent at East Cottingwith. The canal was completed in 1818 and is part of the inland waterways network of England and Wales.


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The Pocklington Canal runs for 9.5 miles between East Cottingwith and Canal Head at Pocklington. The Pocklington Canal Amenity Society have restored the section from the River Derwent to the Melbourne Arm back to navigation, approximately half the length of the canal.


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The Pocklington Canal is a broad canal which runs for 9.5 miles (15.3 km) through nine locks from the Canal Head near Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, to the River Derwent which it joins near East Cottingwith. Most of it lies within a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. History


Pocklington Canal Walk Canal Head to Bielby Inland Waterways

Walk Description Take a stroll along the Pocklington Canal and look out for wildlife as you walk. The first part of this walk, between Canal Head and Coates Bridge takes you along the disused part of the canal where large reedbeds line the water's edge.


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Pocklington Canal Head lies just off the A1079 road. There is a car park and picnic area with an information board. This section of the canal is very attractive as it is overhung by trees on.


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Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Photos (208) Directions Print/PDF map Length 22.9 kmElevation gain 548 mRoute type Circular Discover this 22.9-km circular trail near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 56 min to complete.


Pocklington Canal Walk Canal Head to Bielby Inland Waterways

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Finished in 1818, the Pocklington Canal is a relatively broad canal which runs for 9.5 miles through nine locks from the Canal Head near Pocklington, to the River Derwent which it joins near East Cottingwith. Most of it lies within a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.


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Pocklington Canal Circular Hard โ€ข 4.3 (158) Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Photos (401) Directions Print/PDF map Length 17.4 kmElevation gain 427 mRoute type Circular Explore this 17.4-km circular trail near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire.


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The route starts just south of Pocklington town centre where Canal Lane meets York Road at Pocklington Canal Head (postcode YO42 1NW). It then passes Bielby, Melbourne and Storwood before finishing at Cottingwith Lock at East Cottingwith. The Wilberforce Way runs along the canal so it's possible to extend your walk along this long distance.


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Afternoon Tea available as bookings only. 24 hours notice required. The Old Forge Tea Rooms, Canal Ln, Pocklington YO42 1NW. 07782 216224, 07951 649088. The Old Forge is just over the road from Pocklington Canal Head in a quiet setting. Sit in our front courtyard, large garden, coffee bar or Tea Lounge. The choice is yours!