Part of the parish is to the east of the village and A164 beyond the Wolds, and north of Cottingham, extending as far as the Hull to Bridlington railway line at its easternmost extent, the land height drops to the east reaching a low of less than 10m near the railway line. The part of the parish east of the A164 includes a golf course 'Skidby Lakes Golf course' and associated leisure club, as well as a major (400/275 kV AC) electricity substation "Creyke Beck", The remainder of the low-lying area is agricultural.