New East Riding project launched to help monitor coastal erosion
'Active Beacon Photoposts' have been placed across some of the county's coastline
People in the East Riding are being encouraged to help monitor coastal erosion.
A new project called 'Active Beacon Photoposts' has launched, which is a joint initiative between East Riding of Yorkshire Council and University of Hull’s Energy & Environment Institute, which is linked to the global CoastSnap programme.
The initiative takes advantage of blue spaces to improve active recreation, physical activity opportunities and mental wellbeing, through the development of connected and accessible infrastructure.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore iconic locations, whilst capturing hidden gems on camera. A series of artistic wood turned photoposts lead the way, offering connected trails and wayfinding, with opportunities to support coastal monitoring of the landscape through the University of Hull’s ‘Active Learning’ programme and free citizen-led science.
Taking inspiration from historic coastal landmarks, these active beacons can be explored across a number of locations on the East Riding coast, including trails at:
• Sewerby to Bempton
• Hornsea
• Withernsea
• Spurn Point
Visitors can set out on a linear route to take in a cluster of posts, map their own circular route, or try and complete them all and cover the East Yorkshire coast. For a full list of routes, visit: www.visiteastyorkshire.co.uk/things-to-do/active-beacons-coast-photo-posts-p1619071
Also look out for a series of led walks as part of the Active Coast ‘Explore’ offer www.activecoast.org and within the Walking East Yorkshire Festival in September www.walkingeastyorkshirefestival.co.uk