The RSPB signed a 50 year lease in 2017 to manage Whitton Island as a nature reserve, As a result there has been an increase in the number of birds not previously seen here.

It has become a nesting site for the avocet and a feeding/roosting site for species such as pink-footed geese, teal, wigeon and spoonbills.

RichD

July 20, 2025

Hiking

The Market Weighton Navigation starts at Weighton Lock on the Humber Estuary and did run to Canal Head, a couple of miles short of Market Weighton. Today, the Canal is only navigable at best as far as Sod House Lock, 6 miles upstream.

Josh

June 27, 2022

Hiking

Being on the Market Weighton lock you can see across to Whitton Island, can be quiet breezy there.

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Best Hikes to View of Whitton Island from Weighton Lock

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1. Faxfleet Nature Reserve loop from Newport

15.0km

03:47

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Broomfleet Viewpoint loop from Broomfleet

4.27km

01:04

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Broomfleet, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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View of Whitton Island from Weighton Lock

1. Faxfleet Nature Reserve loop from Newport

2. Broomfleet Viewpoint loop from Broomfleet

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