Woodland Clearing – View of Burton Hall Bridge loop from Thorpe Willoughby

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Selby

Thorpe Willoughby

Woodland Clearing – View of Burton Hall Bridge loop from Thorpe Willoughby

Moderate

hikers

Woodland Clearing – View of Burton Hall Bridge loop from Thorpe Willoughby

02:45

10.8km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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994 m

Woodland Clearing

Highlight • Forest

2.56 km

View of Burton Hall Bridge

Highlight • River

Burton Hall Bridge. Walking from Selby to this point is a very pleasant walk, just over 2.5 miles each way.

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4.12 km

Burn Bridge on Selby Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Parking, seating, an information board, and a pleasant walk along the canal.

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4.99 km

Brayton Tunnel, Selby Canal

Highlight • Other

One of four surviving tunnel culverts designed by William Jessop in 1778 to prevent the canal from being damaged or inundated by floodwater.

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5.63 km

Picnic area at Brayton Bridge on the Selby Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice rest area on the Selby Canal next to Brayton Bridge

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10.2 km

Lesser Celandine

Highlight • Natural

The plant's roots swell up to form bulbs or tubers, which are reputedly delicious and can be eaten as a starchy vegetable. Lesser celandine has been used as a potherb …

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