Coastal walk in East Yorkshire
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Spurn point is what geologists call a 'spit', formed from the movement of sand and rocks down the coast by the tide over many years. This has resulted in a peninsula jutting out into the Humber estuary offering fantastic panoramic views across the north sea, mouth of the Humber, Northern Lincolnshire and west up the Humber estuary.
We'll take a walk out and back along the peninsula, which is a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve. In addition to the wildlife, throughout the walk we'll see reminders of the impact that WWII had on the area (e.g. tank traps, ruins of buildings, anti-aircraft gun mountings).
Those of you who wish can visit the Easington Lighthouse (the tallest in Northern England) if it is open on the day. Access to the ground floor is free but entry to the upper levels is £4 adult/£3 concessions. Please see the website for further details.
Continuing on, we'll go past the RNLI station houses and boat launch which, sadly after 213 years of sea rescues, closed this year. Toward the end of the peninsula we'll see the ruins of Spurn Point gun batteries and other defence-related structures.
There is a visitor centre and cafe near the car park, which has toilet facilities.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the parts of the reserve that we will be accessing.
**Important**
There is a section of the spit which is washed over at high tide. On the 25th May 2024 high tide is at 07:22 BST and 19:44 BST. Low tide is at 13:35. This should give us plenty of time to walk to the end of the spit and back with time for a few stops.
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What to bring
The ground conditions are sandy beach/tracks as well as gravel/concrete/tarmac paths.
Essential
- Water: bring at least two litres
- Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
- Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking
- Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry (we are exposed and the weather could change quickly)
- Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
- Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
- Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain (...and then there's the chafing!!!!), breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
- Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
- Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
- Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Optional
- Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions but not critical for this walk
- Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
- Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
- Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
- Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Food & drink
Please bring your own food and water/drinks with you. Hopefully, we'll have great weather and be able to sit on the beach or from a vantage point to admire the views!