Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.726, -0.727 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 84 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01405 (Goole) |
The small rural parish of Blacktoft sits in the marshy lowlands of the East Riding of Yorkshire, close to where the River Ouse meets the tidal Humber Estuary. The landscape is dominated by reclaimed floodplain, drainage channels and saltmarsh, and it’s noted for its birdlife around the nearby Blacktoft Sands RSPB reserve.
Historically a riverside agricultural community, the village retains a quiet, close-knit feel with a handful of historic buildings and a parish church; farming and conservation are the main local activities, while many people commute to larger centres such as Goole or Hull. Its combination of wetland ecology, river history and open countryside attracts birdwatchers, walkers and those interested in Yorkshire’s reclaimed landscapes.
HU15 2GG, DN14 7XX, DN14 7XT, HU15 2TG, DN14 7YW, DN14 7YT, DN14 7XU, DN14 7YN, DN14 7YS, HU15 1RS