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Micklegate Bar – Naburn Railway Bridge loop from York

Easy

4.8

(10)

149

riders

Micklegate Bar – Naburn Railway Bridge loop from York

01:03

17.5km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 13 m

After 672 m for 33 m

After 17.5 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

688 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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2

2.14 km

Rowntree Park

Highlight • Natural

Rowntree park has a childrens playground, toilets and refreshments as well as picnic spots, nature walks and playing fields.

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3

4.51 km

York Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

4

6.23 km

This is the York end of the 6.4 mile York Solar System Cycleway that heads southwards towards Selby along the former East Coast railway line on a Sustrans bike route. …

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5

7.54 km

Solar System Way Nature Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to recycle your waste on a ride

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6

8.88 km

The Fisher of Dreams

Highlight • Monument

A large wire figure of a man in a bobble hat sitting on top of the bridge, with a fishing rod hanging out over the River Ouse, on the end …

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7

8.92 km

Naburn Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway bridge that was part of the east coast mainline and used heavily in WW2. A good crossing point on the White Rose cycle way.

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8

14.8 km

York Millennium Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

modern foot and cycle bridge with handy viewpoint and seating area for views along the river

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B

17.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

2.42 km

590 m

439 m

276 m

253 m

193 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

505 m

163 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

6°C

42 %

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