Humber Bridge - Park Nature Reserve

Essential Intel

Please check weather conditions before attempting this Trail, as after periods of heavy rain some sections can be flooded and impassable. Although this Trail is advertised as wheelchair friendly, when wet and muddy, some parts of the Trail may be difficult to get through.

Navigating The Route

This is a circular Treasure Hunt around Humber Bridge Park Nature Reserve, with Explorers helping Park Ranger Chalky Pitt and archaeologist Freda Bone after an ancient-looking earthenware casket is found following a minor landslide, racing to beat the Hessle Amateur Treasure Seekers to the treasure.

The quest covers approximately 1.5 miles and should take around 2+ hours to complete. You'll begin by the car park next to Hessle Whiting Mill, follow footpaths through the park, turn towards the Meadow and Cliff Trails, pass the Cliff Community noticeboard, gather intel near the Humber Bridge, then loop back towards the park car park.

This Trail is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, but the route is mainly on footpaths and can become muddy and/or flooded after heavy rain. In wet and muddy conditions, some parts may be difficult to get through.

The walk is flat, with no steep hills, but keep an eye open for other people in the park and follow the footpaths through the tunnels. After heavy rain, some sections can be flooded and impassable.

Getting There

By car: Start your treasure-hunting expedition at the car park next to Hessle Whiting Mill, Cliff Road, Hessle (HU13 0EF), using ///songs.epic.digs. Parking here is free.

By public transport: Make your way to the car park next to Hessle Whiting Mill, Cliff Road, Hessle, to begin the quest. The circular route loops back to the park car park and, at the end, you turn left to get back to the car park.

Need the Loo?

Toilets are available just before you enter the park and also near the Tourist Information Centre, after Clue 14.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

Four-legged Explorers can come along for the adventure, with a little weather-watching before you set off. 🐾

The Trail is designed with children and dogs in mind, but after heavy rain some sections can be flooded and impassable. The route follows park footpaths and passes through tunnels, so keep canine companions close around other park users and be ready for muddy paws after wet weather.

Food & Drink Stops

Treasure hunting in the nature reserve is excellent picnic territory. There are myriad opportunities to stop off for a picnic along the Trail route, so pack some provisions and choose your favourite pause point as the quest unfolds.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Pond Trail and Park Activities

If your Explorers still have energy after the treasure hunt, you can follow the Pond Trail. There are also suggestions to have a go at activities shown on the green ovals at several points, making this a good way to keep the adventure going in the park.

Meadow and Cliff Trails

The route turns towards the Meadow and Cliff Trails as part of the walk through the park. These are part of the wider park setting and help guide Explorers through the nature reserve, so they're worth enjoying at a gentler pace once the clues are cracked.

Humber Bridge

Information about the Humber Bridge appears near the end of the Trail and helps solve the last clue. Keep your eyes peeled for the detail about the southern tower, which is built on a type of solid clay that gives the final answer in the story.