This charming ride takes you from the market town of Driffield along quiet country lanes through the Wolds,聽ending at the seaside resort of Bridlington.
On the way, you will pass picturesque villages with cafes and pubs and the Elizabethan stately home of Burton Agnes Hall, and past landscape that inspired David Hockney's Woldgate.聽
Once in Bridlington, you can continue your ride southwards along Bridlington鈥檚 North promenade, around the harbour onto South Promenade or northwards to Bempton village and RSPB聽Bempton Cliffs,聽taking in cliff top Sewreby Hall & Gardens.聽
If attempting the route from Bridlington to Driffield, taking a well-earned pint in The Bell is highly recommended.
For the shorter route, start at Nafferton station and cycle to Harpham and back, a lovely flat and quiet ride perfect for inexperienced cyclists and families.
Route Extension:聽This route forms part of the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle which takes in the beautiful rolling hills and dramatic coast of the Yorkshire Wolds and some of the region鈥檚 most fascinating historical landmarks.聽
The long-distance route travels from Beverley to Market Weighton and Pocklington, as far north as Malton, across to Bridlington in the east and then back through Driffield, passing through lots of East Riding towns and villages 鈥 great for refreshment stops. Beverley and Malton, both with train stations, make good start points.
Route Sections
1. Driffield to Burton Agnes
Exit Driffield Station, turn left along River Head, then left into Wansford Road, following signs for Way of the Roses and you quickly join quiet country lanes out of Driffield.聽Continue through the pretty villages of Nafferton and Harpham, both with great places to stop.
Cycle on to Burton Agnes. Just out of the village, a gate on the right marked 鈥減rivate鈥 is the cyclist鈥檚 entrance to Burton Agnes Hall. You can pause for a break here and enjoy the Hall, gardens and caf茅.
2. Burton Agnes to Driffield聽
Continue up to the Roman Road of Woldgate, painted by David Hockney. You can take a short detour to the village of Rudston on the right to see Britain鈥檚 tallest prehistoric standing stone!
Cycle on to Bridlington and follow the Way of the Roses signs to Bridlington promenade and harbour.
Hop on a train back at Bridlington station or, if you鈥檙e feeling energetic, carry on a few miles and enjoy Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve.
Please take extra care where this route crosses railway lines at聽.
Please note
We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness.
However, all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. To the extent permitted by law, GTV视频 accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes.
Walking and cycling routes change over time. Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces.
Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability, experience and confidence levels of those in your group.