4.86mi Selby Circular Walk
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This 4.86-mile circular begins in Selby and follows the Selby Canal for the first part of the route.
Walk at a Glance
Distance: 4.86 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Circular
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Terrain: Canal towpath, surfaced paths and roadside pavements
Start point: see original Komoot map
Parking: Council car parks include Back Micklegate and Audus Street; charges apply. Official visitor information
The Walk
The return is mainly on surfaced paths and roadside pavements. The original GPS account records very little climbing.
A Bit of Local History
The Selby Canal was built in the late 18th century to improve navigation between the River Aire and River Ouse.
It helped Selby develop as a trading centre and inland port.
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