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Ferriby Sluice to Horkstow Bridge

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2.6 miles
Moderate terrain
01:15 hours
2 difficulty
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Start - Car park opposite the Hope and Anchor pub, DN18 6JH

  • 1
    Turn left out of the car park, crossing the entrance to Red Lane and walk up to the Swing Bridge Control House.
  • 2
    Immediately after the Control House turn left following the WC sign, down some steps, past the WC, across a lawn following way mark signs through several gates through a boatyard and out along the bank top path.
  • 3
    The bank top section ends here and the path drops down nearer to the water. Nearer to the Horkstow Bridge the path crosses 2 metal grill sections over the water where the lower bank has collapsed.
  • 4
    At the bridge, go up the steps onto one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges. Optional: ¾ mile detour to Horkstow Hall (adds 1½ miles, total walk 4.1 miles). Return via the same route.
Please note: routes are created by volunteers and may change due to ground conditions. Start points and landmarks are directional guides only and may be near or on private property.