Setting Dyke

A circular walk along Setting Dyke through a community woodland alongside the Hull to Scarborough Railway Line, offering a mix of both urban and rural scenery

Walk details and distance

Grade

Easy to moderate

OS Explorer Map No.

293

Distance

  • 3.34 kilometres
  • 2.07 miles

Start and End Point

National Avenue
HU5 4HP

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Accessibility Information

This route -

  • has no stiles but does include other structures, for example, steps, chicanes, gates, boardwalks or bridges
  • includes one or more busy road crossings or a section of road walking
  • includes sections of difficult terrain, for example, rough ground, boggy grass or scree
  • lies within remote areas, away from settlements

You are advised to carry a mobile phone and inform someone of your planned route before setting off.

Walk Description

  1. Start your walk at the junction of National Avenue and Setting Dyke footpath, between Briarfield Road and Wises Farm Road, take the grassed footpath on the right (North side of Setting Dyke Drain) and follow the footpath west
  2. On reaching County Road North, cross the busy road, and continue along the public footpath
  3. Cross the service road between Cropton Road and Bricknell Playing Fields and continue on the footpath
  4. Near the railway line, you will need to turn right and follow the public footpath through the woodland
  5. As you pass a footbridge on your left, proceed straight ahead along the segregated footway and cycle track that connects to Boldron Mews
  6. Turn right at the junction with Dent Road and carry on walking to the Bishop Alcock Road junction
  7. Turn right, follow the footway passing a school sports ground on the right
  8. Turn right at the next T junction and walk to Hotham Road North
  9. Cross Hotham Road North and turn left
  10. On reaching Bricknell Avenue, turn right
  11. At the Bricknell Avenue/National Avenue junction, cross National Avenue, then turn right and follow the footway
  12. On reaching the National Avenue and County Road North junction, cross the road
  13. Continue walking along National Avenue, where you will arrive back at the starting point

Features of Interest

Bishop Alcock Road was the 20th-century home of Hull Grammar School, which was founded in 1330 and endowed in 1479 by Bishop John Alcock.

Hull Walking Routes

Public Transport

For up-to-date bus timetable information, visit the Stagecoach and East Yorkshire Buses websites.

Refreshments

For information about what is available nearby, visit the Visit Hull website. Before setting off, you are advised to confirm opening times and the availability of local pubs, restaurants, and cafes.

Visit Hull

Public Conveniences

Check the location of nearby public toilets. If you plan to use toilets at an attraction or eatery. You are advised to check opening times and availability before setting off.

Toilet Map website

Help the Environment

Don’t drop litter, use a litter bin or take it home with you. Pick up after your dog.