Sylvan Dale – Millington Wood Nature Reserve loop from Pocklington

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Sylvan Dale – Millington Wood Nature Reserve loop from Pocklington

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Sylvan Dale – Millington Wood Nature Reserve loop from Pocklington

07:17

26.6km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

Spring Wood

Forest

4.01 km

Warrendale Plantation

Forest

6.35 km

Sylvan Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sylvan Dale is my favourite place in the Yorkshire Wolds — it’s amazingly winding and undulating. It seems to be getting better every time I visit.

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7.30 km

View of Millington Pastures from the Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Area to sit and appreciate the area

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7.95 km

View of Millington Dale

Highlight • Gorge

Ensure to go up the side fence onto the path, as the main route is now closed off and forbidden.

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15.7 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way – Tun Dale Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

This part of the Chalkland Way feels very sheltered and peaceful as it emerges from Stable Plantation and Great Plantation into Tun Dale. A great track to follow.

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15.8 km

Chalk Path Through Tun Dale, Frendal Dale, and Nettle Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great track to include on your route, running south through a succession of scenic dales: Tun Dale, Frendal Dale and Nettle Dale, before rising above Millington Dale …

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19.8 km

Millington Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Historic woodland dating back to 1086, Millington Wood is a Local Nature Reserve with distinctive chalk landscape. The woods are a delight in every season: bluebells and ramsons carpet the …

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21.4 km

St Margaret's Church, Millington

Highlight • Historical Site

St Margaret`s is an historic church with a 12th-century nave, 14th-century chancel, and Norman door. There are some lovely stained glass windows you can observe at the church, too.

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