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Kirkham Priory Ruins – Micklegate Bar loop from York

Moderate

4.9

(7)

68

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Kirkham Priory Ruins – Micklegate Bar loop from York

03:31

58.3km

320m

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 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 0 m for 204 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.35 km

St Nicholas Fields Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Just off cycle path you can stop and explore a nice little nature reserve in the hidden away among housing, offices etc.

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17.3 km

Scrogs Bottoms

Forest

3

21.9 km

Bossall Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

4

22.8 km

Quiet Country Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

5

28.9 km

River Derwent

Highlight • River

The River Derwent is a major 71-mile waterway in northern England that primarily flows through North Yorkshire before joining the River Ouse at Barmby on the Marsh.

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6

29.0 km

Kirkham Priory

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Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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7

29.0 km

Kirkham Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The incredible ruins of Kirkham Priory are located in the village of Kirkham right next to River Derwent. This was an Augustinian priory, founded in 1120 by the Lord of …

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8

31.0 km

Westow

Highlight • Other

48.1 km

Snowball Plantation

Forest

10

57.9 km

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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58.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

6.18 km

3.13 km

877 m

696 m

171 m

170 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

13.3 km

505 m

445 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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