Beverley Minster to Bridlington Priory Walk
A 37-mile long distance footpath which visits many local towns and villages as it links two of the most prominent places of faith in the East Riding of Yorkshire. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: TA 037 392
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Time: 14–18 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
293 Kingston upon Hull, Beverley, Cottingham and Hessle
294 Market Weighton and Yorkshire Wolds Central
295 Bridlington, Driffield and Hornsea
Summary
The Beverley Minster to Bridlington Priory Walk was designed to celebrate the 900th year of Bridlington Priory Church. The walk crosses gorgeous East Yorkshire countryside, including parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, as well as visiting interesting locations in the area, both contemporary and of historical interest. From the start at Beverley Minster, the walk visits Arram, Scorborough, Lockington, Kilnwick, Watton (including the remains of Watton Abbey / Priory), Hutton Cranswick, Skerne Grange, Driffield, Nafferton, Lowthorpe, Harpham (St John's Well), and Kilham before crossing the Wolds via Rudston Beacon and Woldgate. Next reached is Boynton before the walk ends at the Priory Church in Bridlington.