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Wednesday 18th May 2016

Park on the road in the village of Allerthorpe, near to the pub, The Plough Inn, YO42 4RW (see arrow). 

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE PUB CAR PARK.

Route starts at 18:45. Please arrive from 18.30 especially if you have not been before and have yet to submit a disclaimer and parq form.

Join us for a swim beforehand at Allerthorpe Lakeland Park. 5.30pm

Short and Long Routes available. 

Route Description: Short and long both follow a byway out from behind the pub which turns into a nice bridlepath to Allerthorpe common woodland. Once in the woodland after hugging the southern end of the forest the short route then heads north for a lap of the woodland before returning via the same route.

The Long route then heads either through an obvious gate to connect with adjoining footpath (shorter) or stays on the Bridlepath to the carpark turning left onto the road for 500m before taking the first footpath on the left (as above). The return is then on a well defined footpath and track through Waplington Hall.

Route is fairly easy to follow but those who require a map please print out from the link for annotation at the start.

Trail leaders recommendation: Choose the short route to experience more of the forest, and the long route for more variety. Join us for a swim beforehand at Allerthorpe Lakeland Park. 5.30pm

Surface: Forest Trail 65-70%, Woodland Path 20% Public Footpath across fields 15%

Mud Factor: 10% Very Muddy 25% Muddy 65% Mud free!

Highlights: This is a flat route so perfect if you have never experienced trail before, a bit of everything from forest floor, to open farmland, a natural habitat in the Wolds.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/englandeastyorkshirenoforestallerthorpewood

Difficulty Rating: Easy, the route is flat the surface good.

Escape Route: The route offers plenty of opportunity to turn back, especially the short route.

Trail Leader(s): Kathryn Lazenby & Phil Johnson

Special Instructions: Please ensure you bring with you your completed Disclaimer and ParQ Forms. No forms = no run. Ensure you wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring with you any additional equipment and nutrition that you may require. Parking will be limited so please car-share wherever possible – feel free to use the event page and/or the Facebook Closed Group to arrange lifts etc. Please ensure that you park responsibly and legally, and show consideration for local residents and their properties.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU PARK IN THE PUB CAR PARK OR BLOCK ACCESS

Post Run: Join us for a drink in The Plough at Allerthorpe afterwards. We will be welcoming Pocklington Runners both for the run and the beverages afterwards as part of their social run!