Spurn National Nature Reserve, aka simply Spurn Point, is one of the best outdoor things to do in East Yorkshire, suitable for all the family. Top attractions include the Spurn lighthouse, military fortifications, RNLI history, wildlife and the Discovery Centre which has toilet facilities, a cafe, gift shop and does bicycle hire.
If you’re planning on visiting Spurn Point it’s important to check the high tide times in advance, as a few times a year the wash over turns the peninsula into a tidal island. (the video includes a typical calendar showing the number of wash over events in a year).
Walking distance from the entrance gate to the end of Spurn and back is 7 miles.
The Spurn Safari Unimog provides an alternative to hiking the route. These tours that begin near the entrance gate, taking passengers all the way to the Point.
Useful links:
Spurn ‘Wash Over’ Tide Times: https://www.ywt.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/Spurn%20tide%20times%202024.pdf
Spurn Visitor Information (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust): https://www.ywt.org.uk/nature-reserves/spurn-national-nature-reserve
Bus Service: Hull to Patrington Northside to Spurn Discovery Centre
The East Yorkshire Spurn Explorer 71 now runs weekend and public holiday services to the Spurn Discovery Centre. From Hull Interchange, take the X7, or 75 for Withernsea (or 71 direct). Change to the 71 at Patrington Northside which connects directly to Spurn Discovery Centre. Make sure to select Saturdays or Sundays from the following two links:
Bus 75 & X7: https://www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/services/EY/75
Bus 71: https://www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/services/EY/75
THE MAKING OF: ‘Spurn Point National Nature Reserve Visitor Guide’
This video was filmed over four visits to Spurn Point in 2023 with the support and permission of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Stock wildlife clips are used in this film under license.
A total of 4 cameras were used to capture the shots, including a GoPro action camera and a drone. Links to some of the equipment used in the making of this film:
Main Camera: https://amzn.to/3TkabkZ
Drone: https://amzn.to/42ZpWRk
Action camera: https://amzn.to/4bWf6Ql
Disclaimer:
Video: ‘Spurn Point Visitor Guide to the National Nature Reserve’
The mention or appearance of companies, organisations, services or facilities, within this video, does not constitute an endorsement of the video by them. The video content, gathered in 2023 & 2024, is intended for the purpose of information & research guidance only. It is not intended to be a substitute for up-to-date, official visitor advice and guidance when visiting Spurn National Nature Reserve.