Section 2 of 5, Minster Way
Kexby to Youlthorpe
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SE 703 510. Finish: SE 766 557. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 47 m of climbing and 21 m of descent; highest point 40 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kexby.
- Bus stops
- Old School House, 270 m from the start. Directions SE 700 509Catton Lane End, 810 m from the start. Directions SE 710 513
Getting back
The section finishes at Youlthorpe.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: a bus stop, 2.1 km away (Directions).
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 40%, grass 24%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 15 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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