Attractions around Alkborough

As mentioned above a real nice gravel track heading north back to South Ferriby but for some reason the track stops going Southbound at the bridge for about a mile. …read more

Unusually, All Saints Church is not situated in the centre of Brantingham but a short distance out of the village up the steeply-sided and wooded dale. The upshot of this …read more

Julian's Bower is a well preserved example of a turf maze, its sunken form demonstrating its great age. It has been suggested that the maze was cut by Spalding Priory …read more

Quite busy at the weekend...great for dog walking.

A nice little pond that is looked after by the locals with sponsorship from a few local companies. Its a pretty little thing thats worth a stop but perhaps not something you should go too far out your way for.

Known locally as Pebbly Beach - its worth a look if you are passing - a stone beach made from all the chalk cliffs.

This is a very picturesque descent down to All Saints' Church in Brantingham (Dale Road) with Wandhills Plantation to your right. A very beautiful spot - I recommend stopping here and enjoying the scenery.

Push and hold the bottom for 3 seconds, get screamed at.... run across and dont get hit by trains.....

Once you climb up the hill to here from Dale Road, you are greeted with wonderful views of Woo Dale (South Cave is about 15 minutes from here). Another beautiful …read more

A wonderful view of Elloughton Dale towards the village of Elloughton and the town of Brough and the Humber

Flowing from Linton-on-Ouse, through York, to village of Flaxfleet, the River Ouse is the sixth longest river in the UK. Its 52 miles is home to many wildlife species such as herons, kingfishers, ducks and geese.

Stunning Views along this path - the path splits to allow you to walk high or on lower levels. The Humber Estuary is one of the world’s most important wetland …read more

Blacktoft Sands RSPB reserve is every nature lovers dream. Found on the banks of the River Ouse on the outskirts of Blacktoft village, the wetlands attract many species of birds …read more

Less than 30 mins walk from Brough!

Where the non tidal River Ancholme meets the humber, controlled by lock gates and a draw bridge for boat access to the local marina. Ferriby Sluice is a hamlet situated …read more

A small nature reserve on the edge of Saltmarshe, the Saltmarshe Delph is a wetland habitat home to many species of birds and animals. The best time to visit the …read more

Julian's Bower or Julian Bower is a name which was given to turf mazes in several different parts of England. Only one of this name still exists, at Alkborough in North Lincolnshire. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian%27s_Bowerread more

A rather unexpected and quite quiet flat stretch from Mount Airey to Weedham near Ripplingham in between the fields.

Sadly the Mausoleum area has been fenced off recently but you can see it from the Bridleway well enough

Even in late February this woodland is gorgeous but in spring summer it is colourful, green and peaceful. Very very serene, shielded from any traffic noise. Wide accessible paths mostly.