Chalkland Way
40 mile circular walk around the chalk hills of the Wolds
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The Chalkland Way is a 40 mile circular walking route in the Yorkshire Wolds, Britain’s most northerly chalk outcrop, linking the villages of Great Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Bugthorpe, Thixendale, Fimber, Wetwang and Huggate. Most walkers start and finish at Pocklington, a market town with plenty of eating and drinking establishments. The route was established in 1994 by Ray Wallis.

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Holiday Packages

All our Standard Itineraries include:

  • Hand-picked accommodation in B&Bs / guest houses / inns / small hotels
  • En-suite facilities where available
  • Breakfast
  • Daily baggage transfers from our own team of local drivers
  • All booking fees

We will also endeavour to include all these in any custom itinerary you wish to build for this walk.

Day 1: Pocklington to Acklam (13.4m)
Day 2: Acklam to Fimber (11.3m), no accommodation available, personal transport to Huggate *
Day 3: personal transport to Fimber, walk to Pocklington (16.5m)

 

£485 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£390 per person (based on two sharing)
£370 per person (based on group of 3)
£360 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

* price includes ​personal transport as listed

 

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Day 1: Pocklington to Thixendale (17m)
Day 2: Thixendale to Pocklington (23m)

 

£290 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£255 per person (based on two sharing)
£240 per person (based on group of 3)
£235 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Pocklington to Acklam (13.4m)
Day 2: Acklam to Fimber (11.3m), no accommodation available, personal transport to Huggate
Day 3: personal transport to Fimber, walk to Huggate (9.5m) *
Day 4: Huggate to Pocklington (7m)

 

£560 solo walkers (plus single supplements)
£465 per person (based on two sharing)
£445 per person (based on group of 3)
£435 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

* price includes ​personal transport as listed

 

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* All headline holiday prices are shown per person, based on two people sharing.

Baggage Transfer

Baggage Transfer is automatically included in the price of all our Walking Holiday packages.

These prices are for anyone planning their own holiday and just need bags moving from one stop to the next.

£110 per person (single)
£60 per person (based on two sharing)
£40 per person (based on group of 3)
£30 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£70 per person (single)
£40 per person (based on two sharing)
£25 per person (based on group of 3)
£20 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£110 per person (single)
£60 per person (based on two sharing)
£40 per person (based on group of 3)
£30 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

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Note: If you are booking accommodation in an Airbnb, you must ensure that there will either be someone available to take collection/delivery of your bags or that they have appropriate, secure storage in the event that the proprietor is absent.

Walk Information

  • Holiday Options
  • Walk Info
  • Maps & Guide Books

Rest Days
Rest days can be incorporated into any walking holiday package at an additional £50.00 per person per night

Solo Travellers
Solo travellers please contact us or use the booking form to send your proposed itinerary including dates, and we will price accordingly. Where possible, we take advantage of existing bookings from other clients to ensure you receive a cost effective service.

Alternative Itineraries
For alternative itineraries to those provided for this route, please contact us, or use the Booking Form to submit your proposed itinerary and number of participants and we will quote accordingly.

Walking Season Dates
Prices are based on the walk starting after 1st April and ending before 30th September. For walks outside those dates, please contact us. We provide a reduced out of season service, but still manage to meet the needs of most customers who contact us during this period.

Walk Information
The Chalkland Way is a 40 mile circular walking route in the Yorkshire Wolds, Britain's most northerly chalk outcrop, linking the villages of Great Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Bugthorpe, Thixendale, Fimber, Wetwang and Huggate.

Most walkers start and finish at Pocklington, a market town with plenty of eating and drinking establishments.

The route was established in 1994 by Ray Wallis

OS Explorer Maps
294 - Market Weighton & Yorkshire Wolds Central
300 - Howardian Hills & Malton

Guide Books
For a free leaflet, financed by East Yorkshire & Derwent Ramblers, please send an A5 stamped, addressed envelope to Ray Wallis, 75 Ancaster Ave., Hull HU5 4QR

ViewRanger Digital Maps
Digital Maps can be viewed on a modern smartphone using an appropriate ‘app’, which is usually provided as part of any map purchase. Brigantes are happy to recommend ViewRanger for all your digital mapping and mobile navigation needs.

The ViewRanger Shop provides Ordnance Survey maps for all parts of the UK, as well as the National Trail and selected Long Distance Paths. Map segments can also be purchased ad-hoc, allowing you to cover any walk you plan to take.

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