Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus – Hornsea Mere loop from Hornsea

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Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus – Hornsea Mere loop from Hornsea

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runners

Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus – Hornsea Mere loop from Hornsea

01:44

16.8km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 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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1.56 km

Hornsea Rail Trail Terminus

Highlight • Cycleway

Start of the Trans Pennine Trail!

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2.02 km

Trans Pennine Trail terminus, Hornsea

Highlight • Cycleway

The end of the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) in Hornsea is marked on the seafront. Leading 215 miles (264 km) from Southport to Hornsea, the TPT is one of the UK's most famous coast to coast cycling routes.

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2.06 km

Trans Pennine Trail finish point — Hornsea Beach

Highlight • Trail

The end point (or start point) of the Trans Pennine Trail, right at the beach front of Hornsea. Depending on the weather, it can be a spectacular viewpoint to finish/start or an incredibly bracing one!

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2.47 km

Hornsea Beach

Highlight • Beach

Hornsea beach marks the end (or the start) of the Trans Pennine Trail. It is a long expanse of shingle and sand and much quieter than nearby Bridlington and Scarborough. …

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5.11 km

Southorpe LNR

Nature Reserve

6.63 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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13.2 km

Hawland Hall

Highlight • Forest

Really nice nature walks with some amazing trees, well worth a visit

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16.0 km

Hornsea Mere

Highlight • Lake

Hornsea Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire. The mere was used as a base for the Royal Naval Air Service and then latterly, the Royal Air Force during the First World War.

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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