Howden — Gilberdyke
Howgil two
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021
Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Howden and Gilberdyke.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Howden and Gilberdyke.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to safety.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (1) No (2)
Problems reported - Safety (2)
Downloads - 3
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
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Start and end points
Howden
Grid Ref
SE7487528260
Lat / Lon
53.74537° / -0.86615°
Easting / Northing
474,875E / 428,260N
What3Words
overt.wades.elevates
Gilberdyke
Grid Ref
SE8372028726
Lat / Lon
53.74821° / -0.73194°
Easting / Northing
483,720E / 428,726N
What3Words
harps.awoken.grumbles
Howgil Two's land is
| Howden | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SE7487528260 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.74537° / -0.86615° |
| Easting / Northing | 474,875E / 428,260N |
| What3Words | overt.wades.elevates |
| Gilberdyke | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SE8372028726 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.74821° / -0.73194° |
| Easting / Northing | 483,720E / 428,726N |
| What3Words | harps.awoken.grumbles |
| Arable | 69.0% |
| Urban | 31.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Nate Frost
29 Mar 2024It’s a fairly decent, in terms of length, walk. It doesn’t feel very enjoyable, and does not feel very safe with the amount of road-walking (some of which has very little or no foot path). I wouldn’t recommend it for families with small children, as it isn’t safe. At points you are walking alongside fields, which is nice but ultimately it would be nice to have an alternative path that includes more public footpaths through nature - something to look at, instead of keeping an eye on where you are walking and what’s coming towards you.
Lora
25 Mar 2024Up until Eastrington some of the sections there is not enough safe space to walk along the roads, especially the section on Long Lane. Second section after that is nicer.
Gilberdyke doesn't have many amenities but there is a SPAR shop and The White Horse Inn pub off the main road towards Scalby (we didn't visit it in this occasion).
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Howden Ramblers
01 May 2021This is a fairly direct route from Howden to Gilberdyke and the 2nd part of the walk is on very minor roads from Eastrington to Sandholme, then south to Gilberdyke is fine. However the initial part of the walk for about mile along the B1230 with speeding traffic and no pavement, is dangerous not suitable for pedestrians. Long Lane, Eastrington is also somewhat busy and has no pavement and the blind corner on the narrow bridge over the rail crossing is dangerous for pedestrians.
I suggest an alternative route to Eastrington might be via the footpath from Howden Station along Drain Lane track, crossing A614 to footpath Burland to Portington. This makes the route much longer and safer except for about 100m on A614.
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ANISA SALEH
29 Mar 2024Safety Concerns: This route has several sections that are unsafe for walkers, particularly families with young children. Here's a breakdown:
Busy roads with minimal or no footpath: B1230 and Long Lane in Eastrington lack proper pedestrian infrastructure and have speeding traffic.
Blind corner on bridge: The narrow bridge over the railway crossing near Eastrington poses a visibility hazard.
Enjoyment: The reviewer found the walk to be monotonous and not very enjoyable due to the dominance of road walking and lack of scenic variety.
Alternative Route Suggestion: a safer alternative route via Howden Station along Drain Lane track and footpaths to Burland and Portington. This route is longer but avoids the dangerous road sections.
Summary: While this route is fairly direct, the safety concerns on the initial stretch and lack of enjoyable scenery make it a poor choice for Slow Ways walkers, especially families. Consider exploring the suggested alternative route or look for modifications that prioritize safety and a more pleasant walking experience.
Limited amenities in Gilberdyke (SPAR shop and pub) for planning purposes.
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