Minster Way
A long distance walk of 50 miles which crosses pretty countryside in East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire and which links Beverley Minster with York Minster. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Beverley
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Grid Ref: SE603522
Climbing: 628 metres
Walk time: 20-25 hours
Days: 3-5
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
290 York, Selby and Tadcaster
293 Kingston upon Hull, Beverley, Cottingham and Hessle
294 Market Weighton and Yorkshire Wolds Central
295 Bridlington, Driffield and Hornsea
293 Kingston upon Hull, Beverley, Cottingham and Hessle
294 Market Weighton and Yorkshire Wolds Central
295 Bridlington, Driffield and Hornsea
Summary:
The Minster Way long distance footpath links the Minsters of Beverley and York. It crosses the chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, as well as countryside in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The final section approaching York is in North Yorkshire. Part of the route follows the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail across Sylvan Dale before diverting to Millington, Bishop Wilton and Stamford Bridge, where it follows the River Derwent into the Plain of York as far as the River Ouse.
Useful Links:
The Minster Way Guide Book
Walking The Riding
Trail Walker
East Yorkshire and Derwent Area Ramblers
Long Distance Walkers Association
