Hornsea‘s freshwater lake, the largest in Yorkshire, and it’s wildlife is the backdrop for this lovely little local easy walk.
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The Route
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- Start Point: Hornsea
- Finish Point: Hornsea
- Distance: 2 Miles
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Hornsea Mere at 2 miles long and 0.75 miles wide is the largest freshwater lake in the region an provides a beautiful backdrop for this walk. As you would imagine it is haven for freshwater fish and birds especially tufted ducks and goldeyes. The walk is interspersed by woodland and water and you might also see and hear a reed warbler at the waters edge. There’s an excellent café to pick up a coffee or ice cream for the kids.