Sun shines down on Oakhill ramble

Published on 18th January 2007 in News

Kester Dean, from Friends of Oakhill, led a four-mile ramble around Oakhill on Sunday.

The event was part of the Ramblers' Association and Goole Ramblers' events programme and more than 30 people attended on a gloriously sunny January afternoon.

The ramble took in several of the key features of the Oakhill area including Oakhill Ponds, the Brick Ponds, the disused steam locomotive sheds area and the foundations of the turntable on which locomotives used to be turned. Views of the Victorian mansion house estate built and landscaped by local Quaker businessman William Smith were also seen.

The Oakhill area has a long and varied history including agricultural, industrial and war-time heritage. Walkers were also treated to an exploration of woodland, wetland and grassland habitats.

Friends of Oakhill are seeking to make the whole area into a country park and local nature reserve to protect it for future generations.

Chairman of Friends of Oakhill Kester Dean said: "This wealth of wildlife and historical heritage is on Goole's doorstep and is a major asset for the town.

"More and more people are discovering just what we've got and it's vital that we protect and enhance it to provide an educational and leisure resource for the area."