Our drawing of the route — the shape of the walk, not a navigation aid. Carry OS Explorer on the hill.
Flat, sheltered and almost entirely off-road, the Pocklington Canal runs nine and a half miles from Canal Head down to the River Derwent at East Cottingwith. This out-and-back takes the top end from Canal Head past Top Lock, Silburn Lock and Coates Lock to the Bielby Arm and back, which is the tree-lined, un-restored half with humpbacked bridges and no boat traffic to speak of. Most of the canal is SSSI, so keep a dog out of the reed fringe in the nesting season. The Canal and River Trust's own towpath guidance asks for a short lead around locks and bridge holes and says plainly that dogs are not to swim in the canal, which matters here because the banks are steep-sided and hard to climb out of.
Bella Vita Pizzeria is a place to eat in Pocklington, Pocklington. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
Bengal Lounge is a place to eat in Pocklington, Pocklington. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
Cross Keys is a pub on Market Place, Pocklington. It is listed here so you know it is there, but we have not yet established whether dogs are welcome — so there is no verdict on this page and no stamp. If it is your business, claim the page and tell us, and we will stamp it.
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