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| | Pocklington
Canal - Visitor Guide |
| Address: | Pocklington
Canal, East Riding, Yorkshire. |
| Postcode:
| Y042 |
| Telephone: | 01977
554351 - British Waterways Castleford
01904 623 338 - Pocklington Canal Amenity
Society (boat trips) |
| e-mail: | enquiries.hq@britishwaterways.co.uk |
| Fax: | 01977
516329 - - British Waterways Castleford |
| Key
attractions: | Canal walks. Wildlife watching. Boat
trips. Pond dipping. Bird spotting - Barn Owls.. |
| Essential
kit: | Binoculars. Pond dipping: professional or
self-made net. |
| Nature watching: | Best
season: June and July are best for Dragonflies. Summer is the best time for Barn
Owls between May-September at dawn and dusk. |
| Access: | Variable.
Some flat tow path areas. |
| Getting there: | Located
10 miles from York off the A1079 York to Market Weighton road. |
| Opening
times: | The can paths are open year round and boat
trips operate on selected summer weekends. |
| Charges: | Free
but charge for boat trips. |
