Walks in Whitgift
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Whitgift on foot.
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.
Walk: Blacktoft Sands RSPB Nature Reserve - Goole
A beautiful stroll around an RSPB nature reserve taking in the amazing wildlife and bird species. Admissions charges may apply. The Route what3words for start point: ///tugging.tame.steam Start Point: Goole Finish Point: Goole Distance: 2 Miles GPX Route Map blacktoft-sandsDownload Walk Description A lovely circular walk that's great for all the family especially those who love nature and wildlife. The wetland breeding centre as simple and generally flat paths so easily accessible for most. The highlights of the walk are spotting the various bird species that are seen here. Look out for the bittern, marsh harriers, avocets, bearded tit and the occasion kestrel.