Section 22 of 28, Trans-Pennine Trail
Hessle to Hull
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TA 031 254. Finish: TA 135 286. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 32 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hessle.
- Station
- Hessle, 290 m from the start. Directions TA 029 256
- Bus stops
- Hessle Southfield, 290 m from the start. Directions TA 029 257Hessle Station Road, 480 m from the start. Directions TA 030 259
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TA 030 256Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions TA 033 256Car park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions TA 028 253
Getting back
The section finishes at Hull. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- North Sea Ferry Terminal, 40 m from the finish. Directions TA 135 286Hedon Road Marfleet Avenue Westbound, 730 m from the finish. Directions TA 137 293Hedon Road Marfleet Avenue, 750 m from the finish. Directions TA 137 293
Planning the Trans-Pennine Trail
- Planning the whole trail: transpenninetrail.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 74%, gravel and tracks 18%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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