Howden 20
A 20-mile long-distance walk in East Yorkshire exploring the countryside north of the ancient port of Goole and the River Ouse. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Howden
Grid Ref: SE 749 282
Distance: 20 miles (32 km)
Grid Ref: SE 749 282
Distance: 20 miles (32 km)
Climbing: 20 metres
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
291 Goole and Gilberdyke
Summary
The Howden 20 is a challenge walk in the East Riding of Yorkshire. As the name suggests, it covers 20 miles and is intended to be completed in a single effort. The route begins in the market town of Howden, visits Howdendyke, and follows the bank of the River Ouse past Boothferry before heading north to Asselby. The walk continues across fields near the River Derwent to Wressle, proceeds to Breighton, and fringes the south of Bubwith. Afterward, the route continues along lanes and across farmland to Willitoft, Spaldington, and Brind before finishing back in Howden.