But it was considered that aforesaid insect would move a half metre or so into the rest of the undergrowth!...

Jmedland

Only one side of the bridge is accessible for the public (the opposite side to what the slow ways route states) - see photo which blocks you from going on to the other side. Lots of art work along the bridge by schoolchildren about the bridge which was wholesome! Then walking through industrial area into the town of Barton-upon-Humber....

Ilaf

There's a patch of wetland which is very overgrown and challenging to walk through with nettles and thorns so careful to not wear shorts or thin material....

Ilaf

However, be aware that the path leads into a grassy area that is densely populated with nettles and bushes, making navigation challenging. I advise wearing long trousers for protection. Additionally, the area runs alongside the A63 and can be quite noisy and at times feel unsafe due to the passing cars....

We Go Outside Too CIC

The footpath at the start of the bridge was closed, so I had to use the west footpath instead. The bridge was impressive and felt very safe to walk on. The views from the footpath were breathtaking, and there was also some local art displayed on the bridge....

We Go Outside Too CIC

It felt safe to walk on and it had local school's artwork to view along the way....

Ann Marie Yip

It felt safe however the route takes you into a grassy area which is overgrown with nettles and bushes....

Ann Marie Yip

Leaving Hessle the major landmark is the Humber Bridge park which is the site of a former massive chalk quarry (see picture) the Humber Bridge was planned in the 1970’s but not opened until June 1981 by Queen Elizabeth II. It was for many years the longest suspension bridge in the world. It is reputed that the south tower foundations are as deep as the tower is high....

Jmedland

Out of Hessle to Humber Bridge, cracking views from the bridge deck. Barton has abundant coffee shops, pubs and a railway station. The River Humber viewpoint is well worth a visit but a bit out of your way unless you are doing Winbar one ;-)...

Jhmedland

No further information on the emblems on the outside of the seawall by the retail park :-)...

Jhmedland

An important note for anyone considering this route: be aware of the tide times. The route is easy to follow if the tide is low, as it's a single path along the riverbank. High Tide Diversion: If the tide is high, there's a significant detour via the Yorkshire Wolds Way through Long Plantation woodlands! Ferriby Foreshore at Low Tide: This section is beautiful at low tide, but requires walking on the beach and large stones to continue the path. High Tide Route: The high tide route through the woods is poorly signposted at the end....

ANISA SALEH

I found walking near the A63 particularly difficult, and if you are walking with people who may find loud noises or alot of vibrations difficult, I wouldn’t recommend it....

Nate Frost

I did spot on this walk there was a distance between places to sit, which meant that a long walk felt at times alot longer as there weren’t options for respite at different points....

Nate Frost

If you are walking at high tide, you will have to make a major diversion and use the Yorkshire Wolds Way High Tide path, which is a very nice walk heading north away from the river through Long Plantation woodlands, but it adds time and distance to the route and brings you to a portion of road walking to get back to the river route at North Ferriby Riding for the Disabled stables....

Monika

As the land between the A63 and the river widens, the path slowly peels away from the road and towards the river, finally taking a sharp right onto hardcore walkway which then huggs the river all the way into Hull. On a nice day this was a pleasant part to walk, with people fishing from the high river wall....

Monika

Scary sections walking by the A63 - feels unsafe as at times there is only a wooden barrier between you and the cars wheezing past....

Lora

There is a high tide route via the woods and back into Ferriby....

Lora

Much of the walk is along the river with views of the Humber bridge....

ANISA SALEH

The wall end is the western most part of the former William Wright Dock now filled in and derelict. Cross the old dock gates by the Bullnose which has a memorial to the fishermen who left the dock never to return. The path passes to the south of Albert Dock which is operational for ship repairs and general cargo. Several flights of steps down will lead you to Albert Dock Lock gates. If you want to visit the Pubs & Eateries on the east side of the Humber Dock cross the dock by the lock gates and head north....

Jhmedland

Latterly a Lockheed F35, as used on the Royal Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, was delivered to the factory by barge on the Humber for testing and assessment. Near the Humber Bridge is the Humber Country Park, the site of a chalk quarry used for stone and whiting - crushed chalk- for painting and cement manufacture in Hull....

Jmedland

On leaving Brough Station heading south to the River Humber, turn eastwards and follow the bank along the flood defence wall past the Humber Enterprise Park. However if you have anything larger than a solo bike or lightweight pushchair which you are able to carry along with any small passengers, you should turn northwards and follow the Transpennine Trail (TPT) to rejoin the Slow Ways route east of North Ferriby. If you are going to follow the Slow Ways Humber bank route - it is best if you have stout boots with gaiters or ‘Wellies’. As you approach the west of North Ferriby the Slow Ways route appears to turn into the river! The grassy path improves considerably and after the small pond, the TPT route rejoins the Slow Ways route. The route continues along the road by the flood defences and under the Humber Bridge....

Jhmedland

Even walking the route in June after over a month with no rain, and with the tide low, it was very muddy and slippery meaning I had to scramble through the flood defence boulders rather than walk along the beach....

Zara Connor

A really nice route along the Humber Estuary, however the path near North Ferriby is dependent on the tidal conditions - even when the tide is out, is can be very muddy. The only diversion from this is quite far in land (although through very pleasant woods for a section)....

Jack Cornish

Achieves a traffic free route into a city centre (barring a few roads that allow safe crossing), so you should expect a few bits aren’t the most scenic or serene....

Aldusd

There are cafes on the South bank of the Humber and a country park area on the North bank....

Kathy B

This route is off road but the section along side the dual carriage way was unpleasant and overgrown with nettles. As you get into Hull it improves as you get away from the road. You go past several derelict dockside buildings....

Kathy B

If you want to avoid these steps start and end your walk at St Andrew's Quay retail park. Once you have passed St Andrews Quay retail park the path continues until the entire Humber Bridge is in view and the path takes a right turn. Hull City Centre is well supplied with shops and retail, including a large Tesco Extra directly opposite the train station in the St John's Centre. You have to walk a little bit into Hessle town centre from the train station but there are newsagents and a number of small bars and restaurants there....

acorntea

Humber Bridge is currently closed to pedestrians and cyclists (from April 2021). See https://www.humberbridge.co.uk/ for details....

Kathy B

Pleasantly surprised as there was much more green space walking in an urban area than I thought there would be. It is difficult to follow without a GPX track on a GPS with a background of street mapping - I used the standard option on OS mapping app. The route follows cycle route 1 at the start although there are 2 deviations: 1) right at the start using Southgate rather than South Lane and 2) coming upto Boothferry Road it deviates to the East slightly....

Apache