Hornsea Mere – Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus loop from Hornsea

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Hornsea Mere – Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus loop from Hornsea

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Hornsea Mere – Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus loop from Hornsea

03:06

53.8km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Hornsea Mere

Highlight • Lake

Hornsea Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire. The mere was used as a base for the Royal Naval Air Service and then latterly, the Royal Air Force during the First World War.

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6.56 km

The Pumpkin Patch Produce, Bewholme

Highlight • Rest Area

16.2 km

View of Fields from Heighholme Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet road that runs amongst all the waterways above Beverley. Mostly car free with great views on both sides.

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21.6 km

Monkbridge Plantations

Forest

29.3 km

Wawne Common Plantation

Forest

29.9 km

View of the Fields Along the Quiet Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

If the winds blowing the right way you can really get some speed up here

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46.2 km

Hornsea Rail Trail (Trans Pennine Trail Section)

Highlight • Cycleway

Forming part of the Trans Pennine Trail, this wonderful route that takes you from Kingston upon Hull across beautiful agricultural landscapes to the seaside resort of Hornsea.

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49.4 km

Southorpe LNR

Nature Reserve

52.1 km

Lions of Hornsea Memorial Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Magnificent Lions in Hornsea
Once adorned the entrance of The Criterion Picture Theatre, George Street Hull
The Criterion was built in 1915 ( original name The Majestic) closed 1969 and later demolished but the Lions survived

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52.3 km

Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus

Highlight • Cycleway

Start of the Trans Pennine Trail!

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52.5 km

Trans Pennine Trail terminus, Hornsea

Highlight • Cycleway

The end of the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) in Hornsea is marked on the seafront. Leading 215 miles (264 km) from Southport to Hornsea, the TPT is one of the UK's most famous coast to coast cycling routes.

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