Trans Pennine Trail

A green and urban walk of Sutton Upon Hull taking in sections of the Trans Pennine & Hornsea Rail Trail, Sutton Trod and Rockford Fields.

WALK DETAILS AND DISTANCE

Circular Walk - Yes

Grade - Easy

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: 3.75 Kilometres - 2.31 Miles

LOCATION

Start Point - Tween Dykes Road (HU7 4XJ)

End point - Tween Dykes Road (HU7 4XJ)

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

This route -

  • has no stiles but does include other structures for example steps, gates, boardwalks or bridges
  • includes steps or steep inclines
  • 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 - 

  1. starting at the Trans Pennine & Hornsea Rail Trail junction with Tween Dykes Road head south along the shared footway and cycle track towards Hull city centre
  2. continue along under the Sutton Road underpass
  3. at the point where the former rail line opens up to green space, turn right onto the start of a footpath across Rockford Fields (natural wild meadow)
  4. where the public path joins another segregated cycle track and footpath (Foredyke Stream) turn left and head towards the back of the allotments
  5. turn left towards the woodland area, enter the footpath along a tree-lined trail
  6. when exiting the tree-lined trail, turn left, following the public footpath until returning back to the Trans Pennine & Hornsea Rail Trail
  7. enter the alleyway which leads to Glenwood Close
  8. turn left and continue walking along the public footpath through the alleyway which leads to Hathersage Road
  9. after crossing Hathersage Road, turn left and follow the public footway around to the grassed open space
  10. bear right at the fork in the footway joining Sutton Trod, follow this ancient path that will take you to Corona Drive
  11. cross over Corona Drive and continue on the footpath
  12. on reaching the stairs, take them to arrive at Sutton Road
  13. cross Sutton Road and take the stairs on the opposite side of the road. (note Sutton Road can be very busy, if traffic is a concern, there is a pedestrian crossing facility approximately 340m to the east/right at Gillshill Road)
  14. follow the footpath northwards until you reach Tweendykes Road and turn left to return to your starting point

FEATURES OF INTEREST

This extended circular route takes you along Tweendykes Road, in Sutton Village, sometimes known as Sutton-inHolderness or Sutton-on-Hull, was formerly an independent settlement c.5km NNE of the centre of the Old Town of Hull. It still retains the character of a traditional village with winding streets of mediaeval origin overlooked by a 14th century church and some property boundaries recalling the mediaeval open field system.

Part of this circular route is along the Trans Pennine Trail, which runs along the former Hull to Hornsea railway line. The Trail from coast to coast, between Southport and Hornsea is 215 miles (346km) long.

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