TRANS PENNINE ABOUT THE TRAIL North Yorkshire/ TRAIL USER CODE

The Trans Pennine Trail is a route for The Trans Pennine Trail is used by many walkers, cyclists and in parts, horse riders different groups. who often share the same route. Towns and cities across the north of England are connected by vibrant countryside, canal towpaths and disused railways. The TPT runs coast to coast between and Hornsea, linking the ports of and Hull. The trail is 215 miles long between Southport and To keep everybody safe and happy every effort has been made to create a Hornsea but has a total mileage of 370 miles when you include the route suitable for all users. Enjoyment of the Trail relies on everybody spurs to , Chesterfield, and Kirkburton. showing consideration to each other. Walkers and cyclists use the whole TPT with horse riders too on many Please always follow these guidelines in our User Code when you are on sections. Easy gradients and surfaced paths make much of the Trail the Trail. suitable for people using wheelchairs or pushchairs. ALL USERS Where different paths or sides of the path are signed for different user groups - please keep to your side. Please enjoy the Trans Pennine Trail and help others to do so too! Take all your litter home. Please allow others to pass you safely. HORSE RIDERS Use only sections of the Trail where horses are allowed. Do not use the Trail unless you can control your horse - you may encounter The Friends of the Trans Pennine Trail is a voluntary group who walkers, people using wheelchairs and scooters, cyclists, dogs and bridges support the project in many ways, including with the production of over road, rail and water. this leaflet. HORSE RIDERS AND CYCLISTS You can to show your support by joining the Friends of the Trans Warn others when you approach from behind so you do not startle people Pennine Trail. as you pass by - call politely or use a bell / hooter. www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/friends Slow down when approaching other users who are unpredictable, particularly children or animals; remember too, some people may have a hearing impairment. More information can be obtained by contacting the following: CYCLISTS Must not use this route for racing competitions or speed trials. TRANS PENNINE TRAIL OFFICE

0617 PO BOX 597, S70 9EW On canal towpaths - read and abide by the Canals and Rivers Trust code. www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/share-the-space-our- 01226 772 574 towpath-code [email protected] DOG OWNERS @TPT_NATIONAL Please clean up after your pet - dog mess spoils the Trail for other people 01226 216788 / TRANS PENNINE TRAIL NATIONAL OFFICE and poses health risks. Keep close control of your dog - preferably on a short lead, especially where farm animals are present. For further information on the visit www..org.uk

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Changing places availability at: Kingfisher Place North Yorkshire County Council Selby, YO8 4AL https://www.northyorks.gov. uk/kingfisher-place-day- services-selby Selby Leisure Centre Scott Road, Selby YO8 4BL http://www.selbyleisure centre.org/

Riccall is a thriving community with a pretty village public houses, greengrocers, fish and chip shop, bakery green at its heart overlooked by a church and pub. and a host of other small businesses. Its attractive 12th It has busy pubs, three restaurants and a tearoom to century church has a 120 foot spire which can be seen for welcome visitors. Many visitors call into the village’s many miles around. historic church or nearby Skipwith Common, a Trail users heading south will visit the pretty village of nationally important nature reserve covering Brayton which boasts a large village green surrounded 500 acres. by mature Horse Chestnut trees, a centre for many village The historic town of Selby is one of Yorkshire’s hidden events. Many of the trees were planted as a memorial to gems. The town is dominated by its beautiful Abbey, those from the village who died in World War 1. Nearby is which is nearly 1,000 years old. Believed to be the the popular Brayton Barff, one of the areas few high points. birthplace of Henry I, the son of William the Conqueror, Standing some 150 feet above sea level, the site is well and with its internationally-famous Washington used by local walkers and bird watchers. window which links to the family of the first president Continuing Trail users will pass Burn Airfield, a bomber of the United States, the Abbey draws in visitors from airfield in the Second World War, which is now regularly around the world. It has hosted the wedding of a used by the popular Burn Gliding Club. Burn is a village Taiwanese pop star, and has since become a ‘must see’ with a strong community spirit, a busy local pub and location for international visitors. thriving local cricket club. Trail users can then choose two different routes. Going Next on the trail is the small but quaint little village of Hirst East towards Hornsea takes Trail users to the attractive Courtney. Continuing, the large village of Carlton boasts village of Hemingbrough. This popular village has two the usually named Odddfellows Arms, so named following a sign writers mistake. Also in the village is Carlton Towers, a stunning historic 250 acre estate which today is a popular wedding venue and cookery school. The property’s intricately decorated Victorian Staterooms and Minstrel’s Gallery are one of the reasons why Carlton Towers has been called Yorkshire’s best kept secret.