Best walks along the Holderness Coast from Hull

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Most people head west towards the Wolds for walks but the Holderness coast to the east is brilliant too and it's even closer to Hull.
Spurn Point is the obvious one. That long narrow spit sticking out into the Humber is unlike anywhere else in England. The walk out to the lighthouse takes a couple of hours and on a clear day the views are incredible. Just check the tide times because you can get cut off if you're not careful.
Mappleton to Hornsea along the cliff tops is a nice easy one. About six miles, mostly flat, with sea views the whole way. The erosion along this stretch is fascinating and a bit scary. Fields that were there ten years ago are literally in the sea now.
Flamborough Head is a bit further out but it's stunning. The chalk cliffs, the gannet colony, the lighthouse. One of the best coastal walks in Yorkshire without a doubt.
What's your favourite coast walk from H
ull?
 
Flamborough Head is class. Did it last summer with the missus and the cliffs are spectacular. The gannet colony at Bempton is incredible too, thousands of birds nesting on the cliff face. Never thought I'd be excited about seabirds but it's genuinely one of the best nature experiences in Yorkshire. Take binoculars if you've got them.
 
Spurn Point with the kids last summer was brilliant. The walk out along the spit felt like an adventure, like you're walking to the end of the world. The old military buildings are fascinating and a bit spooky. We saw seals on the way back which made the kids' day. Only thing is check the tide times seriously because the road floods and you can get stuck. We nearly got caught out.
 
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