Withernsea & Burton Constable Hall loop from Hornsea

This racebike loop is approximately 75.9 kilometers (47 miles) long and typically takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes to complete. This duration assumes a moderate pace and good fitness.

The route primarily uses well-paved surfaces, consisting mostly of asphalt and other paved roads. You'll ride on quiet country lanes for much of the journey, with some sections on state roads and streets. A smaller portion might be on a dedicated cycleway. The terrain is generally flat, traversing the Holderness Plain.

This loop is classified as a 'moderate road ride' and requires good fitness due to its length of nearly 76 kilometers. While the surfaces are mostly well-paved, its distance makes it less suitable for absolute beginners, but manageable for those with some cycling experience and endurance.

You'll encounter several notable sights. Highlights include cycling past the magnificent Burton Constable Hall, an 18th-century country house, and seeing the Withernsea Pier Entrance Towers near the coast. The route also passes by St Patrick's Church, Patrington, and offers views of Hornsea Mere and Hornsea Beach.

The loop starts and ends in Hornsea. While specific parking details aren't provided, Hornsea offers various public parking options suitable for accessing the start of the route. Consider parking near the Hornsea beachfront or town center.

The best time to cycle this loop is generally during the warmer, drier months, from spring through early autumn. This ensures more pleasant weather conditions for cycling and better visibility of the coastal and countryside scenery. Be mindful of potential wind exposure on the flat Holderness Plain.

Yes, a significant stop for facilities is Burton Constable Hall, which offers toilets and a tea room. Additionally, both Hornsea and Withernsea, at either end of the coastal section, will have various cafes, pubs, and shops for refreshments and facilities.

As this is primarily a road cycling route on public roads and lanes, dogs are generally not suitable to accompany cyclists on the bike itself due to safety concerns with traffic. If you plan to stop at attractions, check their individual dog policies.

No permits are required to cycle this route, as it primarily uses public roads and cycleways. However, if you choose to enter the grounds or buildings of attractions like Burton Constable Hall, there may be separate entrance fees for those specific sites.

Yes, sections of this route overlap with or run alongside several other trails. You'll find it intersects with parts of the National Byway (Holderness Loop), the National Byway (Yorkshire), and the Hornsea Rail Trail. Smaller portions also touch the King Charles III England Coast Path and the Trans Pennine Trail.