Walks in Kellington
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Kellington on foot.
Walk: Selby Canal
Follow the Selby Canal towpath and travel from the town out into the surrounding villages and countryside. The Route What3Words reference point: ///warthog.subplot.download Start Point: Selby Lock, YO8 8FD Finish Point: Tankard’s Bridge, YO8 8QF Distance: 5.5 Miles GPX Route Map selbycanalDownload Walk Description The Selby Canal, a historic waterway, gracefully connects the River Ouse at Selby to the River Aire in Chapel Haddlesey. Opened in 1778, this canal was a linchpin in local economic growth. Today, it's transformed into a scenic conduit linking Selby to its quaint neighboring villages, offering a serene escape into nature. Embark on your journey from Selby Lock, conveniently situated less than half a mile from the bustling train and bus stations. The towpath here is remarkably flat and welcoming, inviting visitors of all abilities to explore its 5.5-mile stretch. As you meander along, be captivated by an array of engaging artwork that dots the pathway, telling stories of the canal's rich heritage. The air is alive with the chirps and rustles of abundant wildlife, creating a symphony that accompanies your walk. Witness a vibrant parade of boats that glide gracefully along the canal, their colors reflecting in the calm waters. This path is also a proud part of the Trans Pennine Trail, frequented by enthusiastic walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. Its proximity to the M62 makes it easily accessible, and you'll find numerous parking spots along the canal, inviting you to pause and immerse in the tranquil beauty of this historic waterway.
Walk: Haddlesey and Selby Canal
An interesting circular walk, partly on The Trans-Pennine Trail and mainly featuring the tranquil Selby Canal but also Burn Airfield and a Hydro Electric Station at Haddlesey Weir. The Route what3words for start point: ///prude.wonderfully.redefined Start / Finish Point: Haddlesey Church Community Centre YO8 8QF Distance: 10.2 Miles GPX Route Map selbycanal-1Download Walk Description 1. Turn left out of the car park, round the right hand bend and use the elevated pavement on the right hand side. 2. When the pavement ends, turn right up the Cul-De-Sac and follow the lane in front of the houses and out on to the river bank. 3. Proceed on the river bank to a stile. Go over the stile and turn right. The footpath runs alongside Haddlesey Lock, that you may want to observe. At the end of the footpath, turn left, go over the bridge and then immediately turn right onto the canal towpath. 4. Follow the towpath all the way to Brayton Bridge. At this point turn left to the car park and left again over the bridge. Once over the bridge turn down the first right (Henwick Hall Lane). Follow the Trans Pennine Trail signs. 5. Follow Henwick Hall Lane all the way to the end, where it joins Common Lane, and turn right. 6. After a short distance, turn left on a public footpath, marked Trans Pennine Trail. It will lead to the edge of Burn Airfield. 7. Follow the path in a straight line until it veers to the right and then left. Keep following the Trans Pennine Trail signs. 8. Eventually, you will emerge onto Burn Lane. Turn left and follow the lane round a right hand bend and a left hand bend. 9. Shortly after the bend, look out for a gate and stile on the right. Go over the stile and on to the public footpath across the field. Walk in a straight line from the gate to the hedges at the far side of the field and you will see a stile. 10. Go over the stile and follow the footpath on the left side of a dyke. 11. The footpath goes through a tunnel, underneath the railway line. 12. Once again follow the footpath, beside the dyke, all the way to the road. 13. Turn right and walk on the road side TAKE CARE. The road takes a loop at East Haddlesey and then comes to a fairly sharp right bend. On the bend, look for a track on the left. 14. Walk down the track and at the end, go over a stile onto the flood bank. Turn Right. 15. Just past the weir, you will go over two stiles and when the bank path ends, turn right down a narrow footpath that will take you on to the main street of Chapel Haddlesey, where you need to turn left. 16. Walk along to the cross roads and walk across the busy A19 to the right hand pavement of the road opposite. 17. After a short distance, you will see the entrance to a park on the right. Go in to the park and follow the path to the exit on the bend of Millfield Road. 18. Go straight on Millfield Road and back the car park where you started.