A big thank you to all our sponsors and partners.
A big thank you to all our sponsors and partners.
Explore a unique and unspoilt wildlife corridor, traversing rich farmland with nature reserves and eighteenth century canal locks.
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The Market Weighton Canal Trail is about 11.5 miles long and provides access to a unique and unspoilt north-south corridor, traversing rich farmland connecting the Yorkshire Wolds Way at Market Weighton, with the Trans Pennine Trail at the Weighton Lock.
Enjoy a leisurely walk, or a spot of fishing whilst engaging with a wealth of wildlife and history along the whole route.
The trail connects the iron age settlements of old with eighteenth century canal locks and the surrounding habitat. Two areas of particular interest to nature lovers can be found at the Washlands in Broomfleet and the North Cave Wetlands nature reserve, (just a short, signposted, detour from the trail). Visitors can also have fun trying to find and use all the trails' rubbing posts. Pack a crayon and some paper.
Join us for a delightful, family-friendly walk in the countryside, where our map will guide you to key points of interest along the way...
Want to know what you might see and when? As well as the nature boards that you'll find on the trail, we have a roundup right here for you.
...or delve into the depths of our academic papers shedding light on the prehistory of the region.
We've dotted several illustrated brass rubbing posts along the trail. Pack some crayons and paper...
Good luck finding them all.
You'll find plenty of places to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at Market Weighton and Newport.
There are four picnic areas along the trail, at Market Weighton Memorial Playground, Sod House Lock, Newport and Weighton Lock at the Humber Estuary.
A highlight of the Trail is Weighton Lock. This impressive structure frames wonderful views of the Humber Estuary and the RSPB nature reserve, Whitton Island, a home to a wide variety of birds.
You can sit and admire the view at Weighton Lock picnic area.
The trail forms a natural north-south linking corridor between the Yorkshire Wolds Way at Market Weighton and the Trans Pennine Trail at Weighton Lock.
You can find out more about these national trails, by visiting their websites.
There are numerous places to fish along the trail. To make your angling trip a little easier, we've gathered some valuable resources and links to assist you...
Take a look at the trails' route with our simplified map. It will help you pinpoint the main features, like the sites of the former and existing locks and nature reserves along the route...
There are places to park in Market Weighton, Newport, North Cave Wetlands, Faxfleet and a few in Broomfleet. Please be careful not to block access to farmland and residential property.
If you could follow the Countryside Code at all times it would really help to keep our Trail a nice experience for everyone for many years to come. Thank you.
If you could follow the Countryside Code at all times it would really help to keep our Trail a nice experience for everyone for many years to come.
Dogs can be walked the full length of the trail. Signage with specific instructions for placing your dog on a lead apply in certain areas. These instructions are to protect you, livestock, wildlife and your dog.
Please keep your dog out of all ponds and reed beds so as not to disturb wildlife. Please clean up after your dog and take the bagged waste home with you. Please do not disturb wildlife or other visitors along the Trail.
The majority of the walk is through fields, along the canal banks and quiet roads. Parts of the trail are narrow, allowing for single file walking only. It may get muddy during the winter in certain parts. The woodland areas are firm but can be slippery where roots break the mudded surface.
Take extra care when crossing the A1079 just outside Market Weighton. It requires caution as this is a busy 60mph road.
There are a kissing gates at Sand Lane, Lorne Farm and the Washlands. A wooden stile is also at Lorne Farm. But as a whole, the walk is flat, making it easy for most to walk.
The only public toilet on the trail is at Market Weighton.
If you're seeking focused educational materials related to the Canal Trail, your search ends here...
Dive into a treasure trove of resources, offering downloads, informative links and in-depth academic papers that illuminate the historic secrets of this fascinating area.
A big thank you to all National Lottery players for helping fund this wonderful project.
A big thank you to all our sponsors. Market Weighton Town Council submitted a bid on behalf of the project partners and was awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant. The East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Sancton Hill Wind Farm Community Fund, Trans Pennine Trail and local businesses have also generously provided additional funding for the project. See all our sponsors and partners.
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