Allerthorpe Common Woods
This area of common land near Pocklington has some nice tracks to follow through the attractive pine woodland. The woods are popular with dog walkers with miles of flat tracks to try.
You can start your walk from the car park on Common Lane on the western side of the woods. Then pick up the nice wide trails heading east. Look out for wildlife including the elusive adder and various woodland birds.
The common is located just to the west of the villages of Allerthorpe and Barmby Moor. Also nearby is Pocklington where you can extend your walking along the Pocklington Canal and the Wilberforce Way long distance trail. The trail runs from Hull to York and was created in memory of William Wilberforce the Slave abolitionist.
The Yorkshire Wolds Way also runs just to the east of Pocklington and is another good option for extending your walk.
Postcode
YO42 4DQ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsAllerthorpe Woods Ordnance Survey Map 
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Allerthorpe Woods Open Street Map 
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Allerthorpe Woods OS Map 
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Allerthorpe Woods Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Head south from the woods to the canal and you could visit the The Melbourne Arms It's a nice place to stop for refreshments with cosy open fires indoors and a garden area to relax in on finer days. You can access the pub just to the south of the historic Grade II listed Church Bridge in the village of Melbourne. Postcode is YO42 4QJ.
Just to the east is Allerthorpe village where you could try The Plough Inn. The traditional country pub is located on the Main Street at postcode YO42 4RW. There's plenty of parking, a nice garden and some dining pods here.
Dog Walking
As you'd imagine the woodland and country trails are ideal for dog walking. The Melbourne Arms mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
In Pocklington we recommend a visit to the very pretty Burnby Hall Gardens. It's a lovely place for an afternoon stroll with landscaped gardens and two lakes. The park is notable for over 100 types of water lilies displayed in the lakes where you can also feed the fish. There's also an ornamental bridge, a Victorian Garden, an Aviary Garden, a newly restored Edwardian Rock Garden, a Stumpery, and a Birch Walk, the latter being the most recent horticultural addition. You can find out about the history of the area in the Stewart Museum. It houses a fascinating collection of artefacts collected by Major Stewart on eight world tours that were undertaken between 1906 and 1926, several of which have been deemed by UNESCO as being of national and international importance. Afterwards visit the cafe where you can enjoy refreshments with a view. You can find the park in the town centre with a postcode of YO42 2QF for your sat navs.
Burnby Hall - Victorian Gardens and Dragonfly Pond
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Parking in Allerthorpe Common. A short section that leaves the road enabling cars to park in the middle of the woods.
Allerthorpe Wood
Woodland reflection. Drainage channel adjacent to footpath on Allerthorpe Common.
Allerthorpe Common. Track along woodland clearing.
Track to Allerthorpe Common. This is a view of the trail leading to the woods from the village of Allerthorpe. This is located just east of the woods.
Fields South of the Common.
Clearing in Allerthorpe Common. Looking north of the road through the common on a beautiful spring day.
Allerthorpe village