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This is a woodland and wetland reserve with 600m of mainly grass footpaths which create a circular route and can be very muddy during winter. There are lots of tree roots and uneven surfaces across the reserve. Footpaths tend to be narrow. There is one gate onto the reserve at the footpath entrance which is closed from April to July to protect breeding birds.

Remnants of RAF Riccall are clearly visible around this loop. The base has a rich history and served as a heavy bomber (Handley Page Halifax) operational conversion unit during the Second World War. Three runways were constructed to form an "A" shape, which allegedly had to be rebuilt after they started to subside and sink into the soft ground. The entire common is riddled with patches of concrete and asphalt that represent the remains of the taxiways and flight pan.

Located, somewhat hidden, on the Trans Pennine Trail

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Royal Air Force Burn or more simply RAF Burn is a former Royal Air Force satellite station located 5 miles (8 km) south of Selby and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east of Burn in North Yorkshire, England which opened in 1942 before closing in 1946. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Burn

The Trans Pennine Trail passes through this former airfield. Many information points explain the history of this historic place.

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A former Royal Air Force satellite station that opened in 1942, to close in 1946. Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.

Nice cycle path along the Selby Canal.

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Saltmarshe Delph is a small nature reserve with a diverse mix of wetland habitats. For a small site There's a wealth of wildlife to be discovered, including birds such as marsh harriers and water rails.

Howden is a market and minster town in the Vale of York, characterised by the impressive arch of the Minster's ruined chancel and the St Peter's Church.

A beautifully decorated 14th century ruin of a chancel and chapel house. The minster church is still operational. The ruin is looked after by English Heritage, but free to enter and view.

It's a bit bumpy-lumpy in places if you're on a road bike with skinny tyres but still nice to ride. Can get a bit muddy when it's wet.

The kitchen in Howden makes a great cafe stop

The 6-mile long Selby Canal was opened in 1778 as the Industrial Revolution began to make way in the UK. The canal was used to transport goods, especially to York nearby. Since 1985 the canal has been user by pleasure boaters on canal holidays.

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 reserve is from May to September and November to February, as the footpath is closed during the bird breeding season. Head to one of the bird hides and you may be lucky to spot rare birds such as marsh harriers and water rails.

Watch out for the gliders, also rough surface.