Section 1 of 5, Minster Way
Beverley to Kexby
12.1 miles (19.4 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SE 603 522. Finish: SE 703 510. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 35 m of climbing and 39 m of descent; highest point 17 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Beverley.
- Station
- York, 930 m from the start. Directions SE 595 516
- Bus stops
- Gillygate, 200 m from the start. Directions SE 602 524Exhibition Square, 200 m from the start. Directions SE 600 522
- Car parks
- Bootham Row (pay), 240 m from the start. Directions SE 601 524Car park, 260 m from the start. Directions SE 601 524Monk Bar (pay), 270 m from the start. Directions SE 605 523
Getting back
The section finishes at Kexby. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Old School House, 270 m from the finish. Directions SE 700 509Catton Lane End, 810 m from the finish. Directions SE 710 513
Planning the Minster Way
- Planning the whole trail: eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Minster Way (East Yorkshire and Derwent Area Ramblers).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 41%, earth, rock and mud 23%, grass 15%, gravel and tracks 12%.
About 26% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 gates, 1 stream crossing.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 7 m.
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