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Leave Snaith Fire Station following the High Street towards Selby Road. Turn left onto Selby Road towards the level crossing and then right on George Street. At the end of George Street go over the level crossing and go straight forward on the footpath that goes downhill towards the river [Footpaths are narrow and uneven, unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs].

Turn right and follow the footpath downstream along the River Aire On the opposite side of the river you will see the tower which is part of the Carlton Towers property, home of Lord and Lady Fitzalan Howard. Continue along the towpath passing Carlton Marsh, a nature reserve on the opposite bank. You will soon reach and turn into Rawcliffe, walking on the High Street where there are shops, a very pretty Green and many historic buildings. Keep on the pavement as you leave the village and you will come to a footpath on the left that will take you back to the river bank. Turn right and follow the river towards Airmyn. This is a very pretty village with lots of interesting buildings including a Clock Tower, built in 1866 for George, the Earl of Beverley. As you approach Airmyn you need to leave the river bank and turn right into the Crossings, then follow the footpath through to Airmyn Road.

Turn right and follow the pavement over the M62 bridge towards Goole. [Beware of traffic]. Continue to the entrance to West Park. [You can enter the park if you wish, refreshments can be bought at the Community Café in the centre of the park, toilets available at the café. Return to park gates and resume route].

Continue along Airmyn Road until you get to the traffic lights.

Carefully cross the road and follow the Boothferry Road towards the town centre. [There are several side roads to cross so be aware of traffic etc.] After passing Morrison’s and Tesco Supermarkets, the level crossing [pedestrian underpass] brings you to Goole Station, the end of the walk.

This is a pleasant, safe route which is easy to navigate, with care. There are many interesting areas en route, particularly the villages of Rawcliffe and Airmyn. In between its lovely open countryside on the river bank, Generally an easy walk, but it can get muddy in wet weather and extra care will be needed. I would certainly walk this route again and recommend it as a good Slow Ways route between SNAITH and GOOLE.

This is a safe route between Snaith and Goole mainly using the bank of the River Aire. Although there were some muddy patches and evidence of cows being on the river bank, it was a very pleasant walk. Refreshments are available in RAWCLIFFE (Fish&Chip shop,Tea Room and pub as well as a food store) After leaving the river bank at Airmyn, the footpaths are easy to negotiate (tarmac surface/pavements) The walk passes West Park Goole, where there is a very good cafe
I would certainly walk this route again.

The first cross field path was ok today, but could get quite muddy following rain.
Evidence of cows on river bank,including warning signs, but did not see any cows today.
Refreshments available in Rawcliffe (Fish& Chip shop and cafe)
Cows near the footpath approaching Airmyn. River flood bank good walking surface. Several gates. Just before Airmyn, path diverted because of flood defence work. Well signposted route through village. Coming into Goole there is a park on the right with a good cafe. A good safe route that I am happy to walk again. There are no stiles, only gates. But not suitable for disabled access.

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