Walking in the East Riding
The East Riding of Yorkshire runs from the city of Hull and the north bank of the Humber up onto the Yorkshire Wolds and out to the coast. Our walks so far start in and around Hull, Cottingham and Welton. Below are free walks in the East Riding of Yorkshire, each with a map, distance and starting point.
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Hull & the Humber
Top walks by area
A starting point for each part of the East Riding: well-documented routes that finish back where they start, between 1 and 12 miles.
Hull & the Humber
- Welton via Turtle HillWelton · 6.9 mi
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Where to walk in the East Riding
The East Riding is one of the quieter counties for walking, with chalk hills, wide estuary views and a long, open coastline.
Hull and the Humber
Our walks so far start in and around Hull, Cottingham and Welton. The Humber shore gives level walking with big skies, and the Humber Bridge has a footpath on both sides.
The Yorkshire Wolds
North of the Humber the land rises into the Yorkshire Wolds, rolling chalk hills with dry valleys, quiet lanes and estate villages. The Yorkshire Wolds Way starts beside the Humber Bridge at Hessle and crosses the Wolds to the coast at Filey.
The coast
The Holderness coast runs south from Bridlington, one of the fastest-eroding coastlines in Europe. The Trans Pennine Trail finishes on this coast at Hornsea.
Choosing a walk
There are 10 walks in the East Riding on Walking Rambler, starting from 3 towns and villages. Of those, 1 is under 4 miles, 3 are 4 to 7 miles, 4 are 7 to 10 miles and 2 are 10 miles or more. Of all the routes, 1 brings you back to where you started, which makes it easy from a car park, while 2 are one-way routes, best paired with a bus or train. Use the filters above to narrow the list by length, route shape or difficulty, or search for a town to see every walk that starts there.
When to go and getting around
The Wolds are open and exposed, so they are best on clear days from spring to autumn, when the dry valleys are full of wild flowers. The flat land around the Humber can be windy at any time of year. Trains run along the north bank of the Humber from Hull, stopping at Hessle and Ferriby, and the Yorkshire Coast line links Hull with Beverley, Bridlington and Filey.
Know before you go
Practical points for walking in the East Riding. Rules and timetables change, so check the linked sources before you set off.
Yorkshire Wolds Way
The national trail runs 79 miles from Hessle, beside the Humber Bridge, to Filey. It officially opened on 2 October 1982.
Humber Bridge
Opened in 1981 between Hessle and Barton-upon-Humber, it has a foot and cycle path on both sides. Between 9pm and 5am only pre-registered users may cross on foot or by bike.
Trans Pennine Trail
The trail’s main route ends at Hornsea on the East Riding coast, 207 miles from Southport.
Walking in the East Riding: questions
How many walks are there in the East Riding?
We list 10 walking routes in the East Riding, starting from 3 towns and villages. The typical route is about 8 miles; 1 is under 4 miles and 2 are 10 miles or more. Every route is free to view.
Which towns have the most walks?
Cottingham (5) and Hull (4) lead the list; the other town has one walk. Use the town search or the town list on this page to see every walk from a particular place.
Can I take my dog on East Riding walks?
Yes, on most routes. Keep dogs on a lead near livestock and follow any signs on nature reserves. See Know before you go for more.
Can I walk across the Humber Bridge?
Yes. There is a foot and cycle path on both sides, though between 9pm and 5am only pre-registered users may cross.
Which long-distance trails pass through the East Riding?
The Yorkshire Wolds Way and Trans Pennine Trail both pass through the East Riding, and each has its own guide on Walking Rambler.