Beverley Minster – Beverley Westwood loop from Cottingham

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Beverley Minster – Beverley Westwood loop from Cottingham

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Beverley Minster – Beverley Westwood loop from Cottingham

01:52

29.9km

150m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.70 km for 308 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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575 m

View of Cottingham Church

Highlight • Other

Looks beautiful in the afternoons

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2.63 km

View of Drax Power Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

The route takes you just around the outer fence of the power station, don’t be afraid when it tells you to take that right turn

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3.52 km

Electrical Substation

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It was buzzing!

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9.06 km

With intricate church spires and carvings, Beverley Minster is often regarded as a gothic masterpiece. A church would have stood here since around 700 to 850 AD, with extensive building work taking place in the 12th century. Beverley Minster is one of the largest churches in the UK and it is actually bigger than many cathedrals. Look out for the organ when you visit, it is mounted above a carved wooden screen designed by Gothic architect Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1880.

More information: beverleyminster.org.uk

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10.3 km

Café Velo, Beverley

Highlight • Cafe

What could be better than good food at a cycling cafe after your ride? Cafe Velo serves everything from mini eggs cheesecake to full English fry ups.
Bradley Wiggins even visited this popular cafe when he participated in the Tour de Yorkshire.

Cafe Velo is open from 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 3pm on Sundays. Sometimes they do special events in the evening as well. You can find more info on their Facebook page: facebook.com/Cafevelobeverley

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11.6 km

Beverley Westwood

Highlight • Forest

Watch out for cows

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19.7 km

Old Moor

Forest

22.7 km

Skidby Mill

Highlight • Monument

Skidby Mill is a Grade II listed four-sail windmill and is surrounded by its original outbuildings and courtyard. The Museum of East Riding Rural Life is housed in the outbuildings.

The Mill is still operational but from January 2022 is undergoing renovations so is not currently milling flour or open to the public. Please check their website for the most up to date information though as this may change from the time of writing (September 2022). eastridingmuseums.co.uk/find-a-museum/?entry=skidby_mill

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