Walks in Temple Hirst
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Temple Hirst on foot.
Walk: Carlton West and the River Aire
This is a pleasant easy circular walk with stunning views of the river. There are also great views of Snaith, Carlton Towers Lake and the remains of an ancient bridge. The Route what3words for start point: ///pairings.appoints.public Start / Finish Point: Snaith Station, DN14 9HY Distance: 3.4 Miles GPX Route Map carltonwestandtheriveraireDownload Walk Description Leave the Station Car Park through the pedestrian Gate and turn right. Follow the pavement on to the bridge. Stop on the bridge to watch the river and to observe the remains of the toll bridge built in 1777. Its constriction enabled a turnpike road to be created between Bawtry and Selby. Carry on walking, past the lake. During the first half of the 20th century(until 1961) the frozen lake was the venue for the Yorkshire ice skating championships. Notice the ice skates depicted on the CARLTON sign as you carry on walking to the mouth of Carlton Towers main entrance Cross the road. EXTREME CAUTION. BUSY ROAD. Walk along Low Street until you reach Hirst Road. There is a footpath on the bank on the left hand side. Walk on the footpath until you are opposite Hanger Lane. Cross the road WITH CARE and walk up Hanger Lane. Continue up Hanger Lane until you reach a track on the left. Turn left on the track and keep on it until you reach Hirst Road. Turn left and walk along the right hand side of Hirst Road. No pavement TAKE CARE. You are now on a section of The Trans- Pennine Trail. After the bungalow, turn right towards the farm.13.Go through the pedestrian gate on the left on to the flood bank. Walk along the flood bank with great views of the bridge and Snaith Church. At the end of the flood bank, go through the pedestrian gate and up the hill on to the pavement. Turn right and walk across the bridge, observing the tidal river in the opposite direction. When it is safe to do so, cross the road on to the opposite pavement and return to Snaith Station.
Walk: A riverside stroll at Carlton
A very pleasant stroll through the countryside on this circular walk with a section devoted to The River Aire as it meanders between Carlton and Snaith. The Route what3words for start point: ///sharpened.bounding.observe Start / Finish Point: Carlton Village Hall, Church Ln, Carlton, Goole DN14 9PB Distance: 4.3 Miles GPX Route Map riverviewDownload Walk Description On this walk, that starts from Carlton Village Hall, you will see the river, Carlton Bridge, excellent views across the river to Snaith from the flood bank as well as pleasant countryside tracks. Turn left down Low Street and walk to the cross-roads. Cross the road and turn right on the footpath that runs along the bank on the left-hand side of Hirst Road. Follow the footpath as it forks to the left. Go through the gate on the left and follow the lane. At the end of the lane, the path goes to the right and then the left and reaches a gate. Go through the gate, climb on to the flood bank, turn left and walk towards the bridge. At the end of the flood bank, there is a gate. DO NOT GO THROUGH THE GATE. Turn right and go over the stile and then turn right on the riverbank footpath. Continue on the riverbank footpath until you reach a stile. Go over the stile and then turn right up a track. At the top of the track, turn right on another track. Look out for a footpath on the left and then join that footpath that leads to a gate. Go through the gate and turn left on the flood bank. Walk along the flood bank to the end and through another gate. Turn right to Hirst road and then turn left. Keep to the right-hand side. There is no pavement. TAKE CARE on this stretch. Look for a track on the right, after the last house, and turn up the track. At the end of the track, turn right into Hanger Lane. At the end of Hanger Lane, WITH CARE, cross the road to re- join the bank top footpath you walked along earlier, but this time turn left. At the end of the footpath, turn left, cross the road and follow Low Street back to the Village Hall.
Walk: Pollington Canal, Cowick Gorse and Dorr Lane
This circular walk through the countryside to Pollington uses part of The Trans Pennine Trail. There are splendid views of the canal and an optional diversion to Pollington Lock. The nearest shops and food outlets are in Snaith. The Route what3words for start point: ///pairings.appoints.public Start Point: Snaith Station Car Park DN14 9HY SE643223 Finish Point: Snaith Station Car Park Distance: 7.75 Miles GPX Route Map pollingtoncanalcowickgorseanddorrlanewalkDownload Walk Description A mixture of road, field side, track and canal side walking under a wide-open sky are the features of this Heritage Walk. (HW no7) There are 15 Heritage Walks in this area and walk packs are available locally. Details are given on the Walkers Information Board at the station. Leave the car park through the vehicle entrance and turn left on George Street. Look out for a community path on the right. Walk up the path, passing a Blue Plaque that highlights the old primary school. At the end of the path, there is a HERITAGE BOARD giving the history of the Methodist Church that you have passed. Turn left, cross the road at the bollards and then turn left. Turn right up Mill Lane and follow the lane round a left-hand bend. Look out for a way marker to a very narrow footpath. Go down the footpath, turn right at the end and then left down Finnley’s Lane. Go over the motorway bridge and just before the bottom of the hill, turn right on a footpath.10 Follow the way-markers around the wood, over a dyke, through a camp and out onto a road. Turn right on a track and round a left-hand bend. Ignore a right fork and walk straight forward, eventually alongside Cowick Gorse. At the end of this section, turn right, eventually reaching the canal bank. Follow the canal bank and then a tarmac lane which leads to a bridge over the canal. Good views along the canal to Pollington Lock. An optional diversion from here along the left bank to the lock and a HERITAGE BOARD will add a total of one mile to your journey. From the bridge, bear left up the lane which will lead to Long Lane. Walk alongside Long Lane, over the motorway to the main road. Cross the main road, turn right and then left down Dorr Lane. This is an ancient green lane and was the burial route from Pollington to the graveyard at Snaith Church. At the top of a slight rise, turn right onto a footpath. Keep on this footpath all the way to Church Lane. Turn right and left passing the church. Turn left down Buttermarket and then right on Mill Street and back to the station.
Walk: Aristocrats and Kings Walk
A Heritage Walk around the countryside at Snaith that passes a former brewery but focuses on aristocratic families from the past and kings who came here to hunt and to relax. The Route what3words for start point: ///pairings.appoints.public Start Point: Snaith Train Station Car Park, Goole DN14 9HY Finish Point: Snaith Train Station Car Park, Goole DN14 9HY Distance: 4.25 Miles GPX Route Map aristocratsandkingswalkDownload Walk Description Before you start walking, you may want to look at the HERITAGE BOARD called A RICH HERITAGE that tells the story of 5 local aristocratic families. Leave Snaith Station Car Park through the pedestrian gate, turn right and bear right down Ferry Lane. Stop at the HERITAGE BOARD- The Story of Snaith’s River, sited next to the old toll bridge, built by Thomas Stapleton of Carlton Towers in 1777.3.Walk on the riverbank( Carlton Towers may be visible) until you reach a signpost, where you need to turn right, through a gate. Walk on the track on the right-hand side of the field to a gate. Go through the gate and turn left. Walk alongside the beck to another gate. Go through to a footpath junction. Turn right, go over the level crossing and up to the main road. Cross the main road to the entrance to the grounds of Cowick Hall. You will see a HERITAGE BOARD to the right of the entrance that outlines the history of the Dawnay family that lived here. Walk straight forward and then turn left on Little London Lane. The name gives a clue to the upcoming link to kings. Follow the lane to the end, where a gate takes you on to a track. Follow the track to another HERITAGE BOARD. This one tells the story of a hunting lodge that was eventually converted into a Manor House. Continue along the footpath that leads on to a road. TAKE CARE. Turn right and then first left onto another footpath that goes through a wooded area and leads onto a tarmac lane. As you walk along, you will see buildings that were part of an award winning brewery. You will find the full story of the brewery on a HERITAGE BOARD sited on the triangle of grass at the top of the lane. Just before the triangle, you need to turn left, through a gap in the hedge onto a footpath, through a gate and on to a track. At the end of the track, turn right and walk all the way to the main road in the distance. On the way, notice Snaith Hall, behind the petrol station. Turn right and walk to the second pedestrian crossing. Cross here, then walk back to the station.
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.
Walk: Trans Pennine Trail
The Trans Pennine Trail is a long-distance path running from Southport on the West coast to Hornsea on the East Coast, across Northern England entirely on surfaced paths and using only gentle gradients. The Route Start Point: Southport Finish Point: Hornsea Distance: 208 Miles GPX Route Map transpenninetrailDownload Walk Description The main west–east trail starts at Southport, then heads south through the suburbs of Liverpool, through Widnes, Warrington, Manchester, Stockport and Hadfield. It then crosses the Peak District, heading up the Longdendale valley via the Longdendale Trail to Woodhead, then down through Dunford Bridge and Penistone, Doncaster, Selby, Hessle, Hull and Hornsea. This route covers 207 miles (333.1 km). Between Southport and Selby it is National Cycle Network, Route 62 and from Selby to Hornsea, NCN Route 65.