Micklegate Bar – Aldwark Bridge loop from York

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Micklegate Bar – Aldwark Bridge loop from York

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Micklegate Bar – Aldwark Bridge loop from York

03:11

55.1km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.9 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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547 m

Micklegate Bar

Highlight • Structure

Micklegate Bar, the most significant among York's four primary medieval gateways, held a prominent role as the focal point for grand events. Its name, derived from 'Micklelith' meaning 'great street,' …

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9.74 km

The Weir

Lake

17.0 km

Marston Moor Battlefield Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Obelisk and info sign highlighting key Civil War battle

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31.2 km

Ouse Gill Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop to admire a view that Anne Bronte sketched. Check out the info board with loads of great history and facts about local wildlife.

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32.0 km

Boat Lane Plantation

Forest

33.0 km

Aldwark Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Please note that at the time of writing this bridge is closed to all traffic including cyclists.

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34.2 km

River Ure

Highlight • River

Flowing 74 miles (119 km) from its source to the River Ouse, the River Ure is the main river in the Dales. Many species of wildlife live here such as …

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40.0 km

Beningbrough Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely walled garden here.

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49.8 km

Tirril Signpost

Highlight • Structure

50.0 km

Clifton Ings Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This footpath follows the banks of the River Ouse and the stream along the edge of Clifton Ings into (or out of) York. It shares the trail with the York …

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