Connect Hull with Slow Ways
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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
Give a hike and help get a for every one of Hull’s Slow Ways.
Walk to Hull from further afield
Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Beverley—Hull
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Bevhul one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 49m | Descent 43m | ||
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Cottingham—Hull
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Cothul one |
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2 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 12m | Descent 9m | ||
Cottingham—Hull
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Cothul two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Cottingham—Hull
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Cothul three |
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1 Y |
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Verify me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Hessle—Hull
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Heshul one |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 78m | Descent 73m | |
Hull—Aldbrough
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Hulald one |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 21km/13mi | Ascent 64m | Descent 49m | ||
Hull—Hedon
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Hulhed one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 43m | Descent 39m | ||
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Hull—Hornsea
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Hulhor one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent 99m | Descent 93m |
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Collective progress
66% of Hull’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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15 people have contributed to Hull’s Slow Ways
3 people have pledged to walk and review a route
4 people have surveyed a route in Hull
84km out of 105km have been walked and reviewed
276km of reviews have been shared in Hull
Latest Updates
But it was considered that aforesaid insect would move a half metre or so into the rest of the undergrowth!...
Jmedland
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
It felt safe however the route takes you into a grassy area which is overgrown with nettles and bushes....
Ann Marie Yip
Lengthy ramble from Beverley to Hull going past the only remaining bombed out building from World War 2 in the UK. It was a small cinema on Beverley Road and is at last undergoing restoration....
Jmedland
At Thearne the route uses the main road with pavement then turns to go to the River Hull path just north of Dunswell....
Jhmedland
No further information on the emblems on the outside of the seawall by the retail park :-)...
Jhmedland
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
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
Much of the walk is along the river with views of the Humber bridge....
ANISA SALEH
Essentially a fast cycle route on main roads, taking less than 30 minutes unless held up with the level crossing just out of Cottingham Station!! If walking the route look out for the Polar Bears and Elephant ;-)...
Jmedland
At the end of the lane, opposite the pub, turn right onto Bricknell Avenue. Follow the track until you reach a small drain then turn left along the bank until you cross a main road. Keep moving east until you reach Chanterlands Avenue turn right and go under the railway bridge....
Jhmedland
On leaving Cottingham Station head southwards to Snuff Mill Lane....
Jmedland
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
You are now on Bricknell Ave [ ///slowly.jelly.bind ] and wheel users have the opportunity to get here using road side footpaths if they follow Thwaite St at [ ///unique.dices.vibe ]. Wheel users have the opportunity to get here using road side footpaths if they follow Bricknell Ave, and Chanterlands Ave. Once again wheel users can continue on Chanterlands Ave and then follow Spring Bank West....
Stearsb
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
It’s a 10 mile plus route off main roads or on pavements in towns. Hard surface in places and more cinder track and subject to weather in a few areas. I’d only mark it down as it maybe lacks interesting scenery in places, but in a route this long that is alway likely....
Aldusd
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
The TPT is well used by cyclists but as the route is almost completely straight and fairly wide this was fine for walking. Good pub lunch at Railway Inn, New Ellerby....
Kathy B
Have only walked the section from Ellerby Gatehouse to Hornsea but this is a well used route through lovely East Yorkshire countryside and is especially well maintained at the Hornsea end. Good pubs at New Ellerby and Great Hatfield both serving food and an interesting late Georgian church just off the route at Goxhill....
Sandra
Just under half this route is urban - walking through Hull and it’s suburbs....
Flora
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

Hull’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TA0921828880
Lat / Lon
53.74488° / -0.34539°
Easting / Northing
509,218E / 428,880N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Hull's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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