Walks you can reach from Nafferton by train

An easy-going, flat route, the first part through uncultivated land and fields of cattle on well-marked footpaths, the second part across crop fields with paved sections and road walking. Lots of unpaved, uneven sections and narrow bridges and gates. Can also reach the bus station via Manor Road in Beverley.

20km. Flat terrain.

Many unpaved and uneven sections, narrow bridges to cross and gates affect accessibility.

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Beverley Station to Hull Paragon Interchange Station (Yorkshire)

15m direct from Nafferton.

A lengthy walk out through Beverley's suburbs to Figham Common, then a riverside path along the River Hull, before following the main Beverley Road into the centre of Hull. Lots of kissing gates and stiles and with a main-road section (with pavement) at Thearne. Passes the only remaining World War 2 bombed-out building in the UK, a former cinema on Beverley Road undergoing restoration.

15km. Gentle ascents.

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Beverley Station to Cottingham Station (Yorkshire)

15m direct from Nafferton.

An easy-to-follow rural ramble largely on well-signposted public footpaths through areas of woodland and hedgerows, with a few fields and but not much in the way of views. There are housing developments on the way out of Beverley and a sizeable substation en route. A number of obstacles en route. Plenty of bird life and spring flowers, though the HV power lines and distribution substation somewhat spoil the rural feel.

Easy: 10km, flat terrain.

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Hutton Cranswick Station to Driffield Station (Yorkshire)

4m direct from Nafferton.

Easy: 7km, flat terrain.

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Filey Station to Bridlington Station (Yorkshire)

15m direct from Nafferton.

stunning views. A walk of two parts: a steep, exposed coastal cliff path with narrow paths through scrubby woods, field edges and open paths and then an inland section of wide farm tracks and quiet roads with wide verges. A steep staircase up onto the cliffs and very steep ground up to the trig point and Bempton; probably muddy in winter. The RSPB site at Bempton offers superb seabird watching (gannets, razorbills, puffins, fulmars); bring binoculars. Follows the King Charles III England Coast Path along the cliffs.

23km.

Part of the path up to the trig point and Bempton cliffs is very steep (100%+), with steps kicked into the turf; in very wet or windy weather it may require a scramble. The route is open to the elements.

Lunch: A tea shop near Bempton village and a pub at a coastal housing development en route.

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Hessle Station to Cottingham Station (Yorkshire)

30m direct from Nafferton.

An urban route with more green space than expected and much of it following a surfaced cycle path. Generally easy going. Follows National Cycle Route 1 for much of the way; bus and rail options at both ends. Easier to follow with a GPX track as the urban setting makes navigation tricky.

Easy: 10km, flat terrain.

Lunch: Plenty of shops along the way in this built-up area.

End-of-walk reward: the Old Lamp Room.

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Gilberdyke Station to Brough Station (Yorkshire)

45m direct from Nafferton.

Varied and largely flat: road out of Gilberdyke, then a grassy raised canal path past water channels and ponds, a quiet tarmac lane, hardcore gravel and field edges and finishing on a grassy raised path between the railway and the Humber. Follows the well-signposted Market Weighton Canal path and joins the Humber estuary walk. Connects with Broomfleet village for a stop. The route ends at Brough station, not the town centre, so walk into Brough for shops and refreshments.

14km. Flat terrain.

Lunch: Quick stop possible at Broomfleet village mid-route.

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Hessle Station to Hull Paragon Interchange Station (Yorkshire)

30m direct from Nafferton.

A largely off-road riverside route on a well-maintained tarmac path with views over the Humber and passing derelict dockside buildings; the path degrades to single earth-and-stone track in places. A grassy/wetland patch is densely overgrown with nettles and thorns (wear long trousers); exposed and windy by the river. Set to become part of the King Charles III England Coast Path. The overgrown section near Hessle is cut back some years to protect an insect that lives in the undergrowth. Achieves a largely traffic-free route into the city centre.

Easy: 8km, moderate ascents.

A long section runs right alongside the busy A63 / Clive Sullivan Way dual carriageway, separated only by a flimsy wooden barrier, which is loud and feels unsafe; an overgrown nettle-and-bramble section near Hessle (wear long trousers); the area around the derelict St Andrew's Docks has broken glass, torn metal and debris, and the dock crossing/bridge at the end may be closed, forcing an inland diversion.

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Cottingham Station to Hull Paragon Interchange Station (Yorkshire)

30m direct from Nafferton.

Essentially a direct cycle route and almost all on main roads with cycle lanes and roadside footpaths. Pavements and roads are well lit; a level crossing just out of Cottingham station may cause delays. Best considered as a pushbike route; mostly main roads with cycle lanes.

6km.

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