Second part of Hull Nature Trail opens

‘IMPROVING ACCESS TO NATURE’: The new route at Oak Road Playing Fields

By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor

A second section of the developing Hull Nature Trail has opened, with a circular route around Oak Road Playing Fields.

This part of the trail can be accessed from either Beresford Avenue or Oak Road off Beverley Road.

Visitors can enjoy accessible paths that guide them around the 75‑acre site, which also features a fishing lake, a children’s play area and skate park.  

Oak Road Playing Fields are home to a rich variety of wildlife, offering residents the opportunity to reconnect with nature and enjoy one of the city’s green spaces.  

Councillor Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council said: “I am delighted to see the next part of the Hull Nature Trail open to the public.  

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“The trail gives residents an excellent opportunity to discover and enjoy one of Hull’s most treasured green spaces.  

“By improving access to nature, the trail supports wellbeing, education and our ambition to encourage more people to explore the city’s scenic outdoor routes.” 

The Hull Nature Trail aims to reconnect people with Hull’s lesser-known green spaces, encouraging exploration and a deeper connection with nature.  

Many of these historic walking routes are wildlife havens and offer opportunities for education and wellbeing.

The first part of the trail, a 1.2-mile route along Holderness Drain near Exeter Grove, opened last October.

Further expansions are planned for spring and summer 2026, connecting more green spaces across the city, the council said.