Route: Yokefleet to Faxfleet
Area: East Yorkshire
Date of walk: 27th May 2013
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 8.6 miles
Ascent: 300 feet
The contrast between this walk and my last one up Kirk Fell, as far as the terrain is concerned, could hardly be greater. The scenery here is completely flat, and reminiscent of Holland
We started in the remote and peaceful village of Yokefleet and joined the Trans Pennine Trail which runs along the north bank of the River Ouse. Most of the trail is along an embankment which forms a flood defence
After stopping for refreshments at the Hope and Anchor in Blacktoft, we carried on along the riverside to Faxfleet, the point at which the Rivers Ouse and Trent flow together to form the Humber
The area is a paradise for birdwatchers – the RSPB reserve at Blacktoft Sands is on the opposite bank
After reaching Faxfleet we returned to Yokefleet along deserted country lanes. We’d thoroughly enjoyed our walk in this remote part of East Yorkshire
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Yokefleet
After leaving the village we walk towards the River Ouse
The village across the river is Whitgift
Restored windmill at Yokefleet
Footprints of Canada Geese
The Hope and Anchor Inn at Blacktoft - what a great location
These went down a treat
At Faxfleet Ness, where the Ouse and the Trent combine to form the Humber
A cruise on the Ouse
On the return leg, looking inland
Blacktoft Parish Church
Arriving back at the start point - Yokefleet
