STAMFORD BRIDGE - 1066 & ALL THAT
This is a relatively short walk which is packed with plenty of interest along the way - the River Derwent, flooding, the old railway line including walking across the viaduct, plus the Battle of Stamford Bridge site and a visit to the Battle of Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project in the old station .
There are toilets and cafe/pubs at the start and end of the walk.
Length of walk 3 miles/4.5km
Approximately 2 hours
Meet at 10am
Free parking at Viking Road Car Park next to the river - (if approaching from York turn immediately right after the bridge)
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Buses from York and Pocklington (please check for further details)
A mixture of tarmac and off road paths, so prepare for mud if it has rained.
Cost - £10 per head (or half price with Tuesday walking Group subscription, see my Facebook page or website for more details). Cash preferred but bank transfer always available. I am currently looking into electronic payments using my phone.