Spurn Point is one of the most striking features of Britain's coastline, stretching
for three and a half miles across the Humber Estuary.
This curving spit
is only 50 metres wide in places, making it look like an elongated tongue. Spurn
is a relatively small place but it's got lots of variety, and, if you know where
to look, there's some great plants and animals. It's one of the most fragile and
unique environments in the whole of the UK.
Our
islands offer amazing opportunities for wildlife watching. Why not take a few
tips from the Hands on Nature team - from bird watching to reptile hunting.
Best
season: the best time to see migrant birds at Spurn Point is March and October.
Get up early to make the most of your trip.
Look out for common lizards
in July when their young are born.
Access:
Beach
area largely unsuitable for wheelchair users. Disabled Parking Good viewpoints
from paths around the Point car park.
Getting
there:
Located 20 miles from Hull in Humberside
off the B1445. Spurn National Nature Reserve is approx. 0.5 mile south of Kilnsea.
Parking facilities. Disabled parking at the Point and Blue Bell car parks.
Opening times:
All
year round. Dawn - dusk. Check tide times prior to visit -
