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Weighton Lock, Blacktoft

0 ha

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.71978, -0.67633

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Mudflats — internationally important for wading birds and wildfowl; Birds — Shelduck, Curlew, Teal +97 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shelduck, Curlew, Teal +97 more · last seen 2026; Mudflats priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: The White Rose Cycle Route

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Lincolnshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Lincolnshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route899 m
Named routeRef 65Length 899 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route71 m
Named routeRef 65Length 71 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route540 m
Named routeRef 65Length 540 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Weighton Lock: sluice gates

📷 Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Weighton Lock: sluice gates

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