Stage 18: Barton-Upon-Humber to North Ferriby

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A6 To Selby 3 A63 A15 To Take Care North Hessle Beverley FINISH Ferriby Share the path. Give way to pedestrians and A63 wheelchair users. Hessle

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North Bronze Age Ship road sections. Ferriby The Humber Bridge has a slight gradient on it and can be very windy.

A15 Oystercatcher Enjoy the Slow Tour Things to see and do Bike Hire There is a sharp left Wolds Cyclone Cycle Hire Water’s Edge Visitor’s Centre at the northern end of provides mobile bicycle hire and will and County Park the bridge which can be on the National Cycle deliver and collect the bike from the Set in 110 acres of picturesque woodland and challenging. location of your choice. Network! wildflower meadows, the Park has ponds, nature www.woldscyclonescyclehire.co.uk The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of walks and two adventure play grounds. or 07519 845515 the best cycle routes in Yorkshire. Far Ings Nature Reserve © Tony Sutton It’s been inspired by the Tour de This varied habitat is home to hundreds of R different species of wildflower, nesting birds and E France Grand Départ in Yorkshire in B 2014 and funded by Public Health invertebrates. M Teams in the region. All routes form R I U Humber Bridge V E R H part of the National Cycle Network - The spectacular suspension bridge was opened in more than 14,000 miles of traffic- 1981 and offers panoramic views of the estuary. free paths, quiet lanes and on-road Key Slow Tour route walking and cycling routes across Humber Bridge Country Park On-road / Traffic-free the UK. This wonderful greenspace sits in what used to National Cycle Network Black Mill, Hessle foreshore On-road / Traffic-free This route is part of National be a chalk quarry and is now a beautiful nature reserve. There are three easy to follow nature National Cycle Network Routes 1 and 63, so just follow route number trails. the signs. Café

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The George Inn, Barton-on- Take care here Humber is a historic coaching inn offering a varied menu. Attraction The Honey Pot Café, Waters Edge Visitors Centre serves Picnic spot meals and snacks, and has Trans Pennine Trail an attractive decked area overlooking the ponds. Country Park Inn, Hessle has

great views of the estuary and B1218 the Bridge with a riverside patio area. Ferriby’s Coffee Shop on Low Street in North Ferriby is Highly Barton-on-Humber Recommended. B1218 start Barton- on-Humber To Lincoln

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A1077 Barton-upon-Humber to STAGE 18 North Ferriby overview map Barton-upon-Humber Barton-upon-Humber to North Ferriby 7 mile round to North Ferriby trip (3.5 miles each way). This is approximately 2 hrs. This unique ride is mainly traffic-free and gives you the chance to explore both sides of the Humber estuary, taking you between the historic town of Barton-on-Humber and the village of North Ferriby. For those wanting a shorter route, start at Hessle train station instead. l Exit Barton-on-Humber Station; turn right along Waterside road and left at the T-junction along Far Ings Road. l Follow National Route 1 signs onto the shared use path across the Humber Bridge. Before heading across the bridge you can enjoy the Water’s Edge Visitor’s Centre or Far Ings Nature Reserve where there are walking trails and play and picnic areas. l Cycle across the Humber Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world that you can cross by bike, enjoying the amazing views of one of Britain’s largest The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of the best cycle routes estuaries. across Yorkshire on the National Cycle Network. l Once across the Bridge, go exploring in the Humber The routes have something for everyone, whether you are a Bridge Country Park which has a number of picnic spots family, new to cycling or a regular cyclist. You can take public and is a haven for wildlife. Look out for wading birds such as transport to the start of most routes and hire bikes there too. oyster catchers with their bright beaks and legs and, in the winter months, curlews with their curved bills. Tourist attractions l heritage sites l Continue along the off-road river side path, following cafés and pubs l picnic spots l canals signs for National Route 65 to North Ferriby. museums l playgrounds l artwork l At North Ferriby, look out for the footpath towards the Humber Bridge shore leading to a picnic area with a display of Bronze Age boats discovered nearby. If you like this route, try out the other 20. © David Wright l Retrace the route to Barton-upon-Humber. Download your free maps at www.sustrans.org.uk/slowtourofyorkshire Enjoy a great cycling day out... Barton-upon-Humber to North Ferriby is part of Routes 1 and 63 of the National Cycle Network and part of the Trans Pennine Trail at your own pace ! www.transpenninetrail.org.uk

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