Humber Bridge Hike
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Join us for a 12 mile walk from North Ferriby to Barton-Upon-Humber. We'll head up and across the Humber Bridge, which was once famous for being the longest suspension bridge in the world, to the historic town of Barton-Upon-Humber for a spot of lunch at one of the many bars & cafes on offer. Of course if you wish you may bring your own pack up and find a nice scenic spot to enjoy your lunch.
Along the way we will take in some fantastic views of East Yorkshire, the city of Kingston-Upon-Hull and the rural countryside of North Lincolnshire.
Hopefully, weather permitting, we will get some amazing photos of the Humber Bridge, the Humber Estuary (which is the 2nd largest coastal plain estuary in the UK) and all the local wildlife.
We will stop in Barton for about 1hr / 1hr 30mins and if we've time visit some of the attractions Barton has to offer before heading back over the bridge for a potential well earned drink at the pub in Hessle Foreshore. We’ll then make our way back up the coast to finish the walk where we started at Ferriby train station.
We'll get you back to Hull in plenty of time to prepare for the Hull Autumn Social but if you don't fancy doing the full twelve miles there are options to shorten the return journey by taking a bus from Barton or Hessle back to Hull.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece) Remeber we will be walking across the Humber Bridge so it will be windy
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Wolly Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
- Bring plenty of water and snacks for the walk as we may stop for breaks
- You may wish to bring a pack up but not compulsory as there are plenty of pubs, cafes and shops in Barton to buy food.
- We will most likely stop at the pub, so there will be plenty of refreshments to buy there too.