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Haltemprice Area Walks

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C7 - A Contrasting Riverside Walk, Top Hill Low
Summary
Walk Name
A Willerby and Waterworks Wander
Ref
C84
Explore a 'high-rise'  path along an old railway embankment and see the old Springhead Pumping Station.
Details
Circular Walk
Yes
Grade
Easy
Walk Type
  • Easy Walks
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map
293
Car Parking Facility
Car park in Beverley Road, Willerby, or Haltemprice Leisure Centre
Refreshments
Shops and pubs in Willerby
Public Conveniences
Willerby Square
Distance
Distance (Miles)
3.6
Distance (Kilometres)
5.8
  • This 3.6 mile walk is described in an anti-clockwise direction starting from the car park on Beverley Road, Willerby, near the Square.  Alternatively you may prefer to start from the Haltemprice Leisure Centre on Gorton Road.
  • Take the steps leading from the car park to the railway embankment and walk along the tree-lined path.
  • Descend the steps and cross Gorton Road with care, to a public footpath passing behind the leisure centre.
  • Follow the passage between the houses, around the dog-leg, into Forty Steps.
  • At Wolfreton Road turn left and then right, along a public footpath leading to the former Springhead Pumping Station, with its beam engine and borehole where you were able to see the crystal clear water flowing below.  Unfortunately it is no longer open to the public.
  • Head northwards along a path to Willerby Road. 
  • Cross the dual carriageway with care and take the public path alongside the golf course to Carr Lane.  You are now just within the boundary of Kingston upon Hull.
  • Turn left along the lane to the roundabout and, after a short distance turn right into Ashgate Road.  Follow it to Well Lane.
  • Turn left and head for Willerby Main Street, and left again to bring you to The Square.
  • Now it's just a few strides to the car park where you started.

 

Map(s)
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Location
Start Point
Car park in Beverley Road, Willerby near the Square or Haltemprice Leisure Centre
End Point
Car park in Beverley Road, Willerby near the Square or Haltemprice Leisure Centre
Towns & Villages
Willerby
ParishWillerby
Start Easting
502401.68
Start Northing
430567.46
End Easting
502401.68
End Northing
430567.46
Features of Interest
The original structure of the Springhead Pumping Station is a rectangular block built 1862-64. The 3 storey block was built in 1876. The original tall chimney was demolished in 1956-57. When it was open to the public as a museum it was a popular venue for school and college visits.
Accessibility Information
This route is relatively flat except for a flight of steps at each end of the railway embankment.
There may be gates along the route.
Take care when crossing busy roads.