Poorhouse Lane
A peaceful, mainly remote nature walk in the Marfleet area.
WALK DETAILS AND DISTANCE
Circular Walk - Yes
Grade - Moderate to Challenging.
OS Explorer Map No - 293
Public Transport - for up-to-date bus timetable information visit Stagecoach or East Yorkshire buses
Refreshments - for information about what is available nearby, visit our Visit Hull website. Before setting off you are advised to confirm opening times and availability of -
- local pubs
- restaurants
- cafes
Public Conveniences - check the location of nearby public toilets. If you plan to use toilets at an attraction or eatery, you are advised to check opening times and availability before setting off.
Distance: 2.06 Kilometres - 1.28 Miles
LOCATION
Start Point - Preston Road at Poorhouse Lane (HU9 5HH)
End point - Preston Road at Poorhouse Lane (HU9 5HH)
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
This route -
- has no stiles but does include other structures for example steps, gates, boardwalks or bridges
- includes one or more busy road crossings or a section of road walking
- includes sections of difficult terrain for example rough ground, boggy grass or scree
- includes varying inclines and may not be suitable for inexperienced walkers or walkers with limited mobility or fitness
- lies within remote areas, away from settlements
You are advised to carry a mobile phone and advise someone of your planned route before setting off.
HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
Please don’t drop litter, use a litter bin or take it home with you. Please pick up after your dog.
DESCRIPTION -
- start your circular walk on Preston Road at the junction with Poorhouse Lane, which is easily accessible via public transport
- continue along Poorhouse Lane and cross the entrance to Craven Park stadium
- when you come to the segregated footpath and cycle track, keep on the footpath side to the left
- walk along the tree lined path and cross the shared use footway and cycle track which is the former Hull to Withernsea Railway line
- turn right at Greatfield Lane and carry on walking until you reach Marfleet Lane
- turn right onto Marfleet Lane and carry on walking straight to the fork with Marfleet Avenue
- at the crown of the road turn right
- cross the former Hull to Withernsea Railway line. Bear left on the shared footway between the walled path of the Station Cottage and the former Marfleet Station rail platform to rejoin Marfleet Lane
- shortly after walking past the primary school entrance, turn right to joint the public footpath between the allotment gardens and the primary school
- continue along the footpath, alongside the drain, which takes you through an outcrop of trees and across ‘Marfleet fields', bear right and cross the footbridge over 'Marfleet drain' and follow the footpath until you reach Poorhouse Lane
- turn left and follow the footway along Poorhouse Lane, until reaching a passageway
- take the footpath on the left and carry on walking straight ahead until you reach Preston Road
- turn right at Preston Road and follow the footway which will take back to your start point
FEATURES OF INTEREST
Poorhouse Lane (now the access road to HKR stadium) was so called due to a poorhouse or workhouse being located in the vicinity. Development of the Preston Road Estate began in the 1920s. By the mid 1920s Preston Road had been laid out, connecting at the end of Southcoates Lane in the west to Marfleet Lane in the east.