This is the most northerly pit that is currently accessible to visitors. The Ouse Valley Way runs along the east side of Washout Pit and skirts the southeast corner of Island Pit, before veering right and dropping down to the riverside. A viewpoint is maintained to enable views of the southern half of the pit, though a telescope will be needed to get good views of the waterbirds that use this deep pit during the winter.

Reproduced from Ordnance Survey Get-a-map
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