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Hornsea Rail Trail – Hornsea Rail Trail loop from Kingston upon Hull

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Kingston upon Hull

Hornsea Rail Trail – Hornsea Rail Trail loop from Kingston upon Hull

Moderate

4.6

(34)

255

riders

Hornsea Rail Trail – Hornsea Rail Trail loop from Kingston upon Hull

02:43

41.0km

90m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.19 km

Busy Road

Highlight • Structure

Very busy road at the end of the day when people return from work.

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10.1 km

Hornsea Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Although very flat and initially from Hull the surface is excellent, about half way to Hornsea it becomes a very poor track. This track is only really suited for Mountain …

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20.3 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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20.9 km

Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus

Highlight • Cycleway

Start of the Trans Pennine Trail!

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23.5 km

Southorpe LNR

Nature Reserve

25.0 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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26.9 km

Hornsea Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

I would recommend an MTB or gravel bike as part of the track is a bit rough and if it's wet prepare to get mucky

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28.5 km

Ruddens Covert

Forest

37.3 km

View of Holderness Drain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before the Holderness Drain was constructed in the late 18th century, the landscape was a vast, watery marsh. The drain replaced a more natural watercourse that functioned as a key …

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40.8 km

Hornsea Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the straightforward ride which is on the old railway line which was joining both Hull and Hornsea with most Villages in between.
It’s great alone or with friends …

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

10.7 km

3.04 km

1.15 km

610 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

10.9 km

2.61 km

1.59 km

130 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

22°C

15°C

0 %

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Busy Road

Hornsea Rail Trail

Lions of Hornsea Memorial Gardens

Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus

Hornsea Rail Trail (Trans Pennine Trail Section)

Hornsea Rail Trail

View of Holderness Drain

Hornsea Rail Trail

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