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York to Selby

Running south from the walled historic city of York this cycle route takes you on a mainly traffic-free path through the flat, arable landscape of the Vale of York to Riccall and on towards Selby. A perfect route for families and novice cyclists. York has many attractions including York Minster, the...

York to Beningbrough

This beautiful route starts from the historic and picturesque city of York, a must on most UK visitor's itineraries, and wends its way north towards the impressive Beningbrough Hall. This beautiful ride takes you from the historic walled city of York along National Route 65 on a flat traffic-free ri...

York to Naburn

This stunning ride is perfect for families and those new to cycling. The route takes you south from the ancient walled city of York along the River Ouse and down a traffic-free converted railway path, passing historic parks, sculptures, bridges and the solar system. This route forms part of the Tran...

Helping York schools cut congestion

The historic university city of York has always attracted a higher than average number of people on bicycles, but car travel and traffic congestion continues to rise. Parents driving the school run is a major part of the problem. Since 2009, iTravel York employed us to work with 40 schools throughou...

York schools create a manifesto for change

Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson on York Portrait Bench

... and local cycle route builder Dave Jackson have been immortalised in steel for one of our new 'portrait benches', on a walking and cycling route in York. Life-sized figures of the legendary actor Dame Judi Dench and local cycle route builder Dave Jackson have been immortalised in steel next to a wo...

York children design their own school streets

Children from Badger Hill and Clifton Green primary schools are working with our North team and City of York Council to help make their school streets safer and healthier. We have worked in schools across York since 2009 to help more children walk and cycle. Cllr Andy D'Agorne, Executive Member for ...

Portrait Benches in York

Celebrating York's local heroes Dame Judi Dench is an actress of stage and screen who was born and raised in the Heworth area of York. Dave was born and bred in York and is a keen cyclist to this day. A highlight of his career was his involvement in the creation of the York to Selby route in 1984, w...

Street design at Carr Junior School, York

We are working with children, parents and local residents on a pilot project with City of York Council to help Carr Junior School develop new street designs and improve safety around the school gate. These changes will help more children walk and cycle to school and create calmer, greener places for...

Route 658

of the National Cycle Network connects the northern parts of York. With easy access to and from York train station, this route is perfect for visiting York Minster and the stunning River Ouse. There is a traffic-free link to York station, which forms part of the wonderful Way of the Roses cycle rout...

Route 657

offers an alternative to following Route 65 - which travels near to the North York Moors and past Felixkirk - and instead takes you through Thirsk. is a 22.2-mile route on the National Cycle Network, connecting North York Moors to Thirsk.

What happens when more women ride bikes?

So, why does getting more women cycling matter? To answer this question, I’d like to take you back to April 2014 when Sustrans launched the York Bike Belles project, funded by City of York Council. Its aim was to encourage more women of working age to ride bikes, every day, across the city of York. ...

Schools test children’s designs for safer roads

Children at two York schools are painting their streets with eye-catching designs during a trial of new street designs at drop off and pick up times this week, as part of our project with the City of York Council. If the trials are successful Sustrans will work with the school and City of York Counc...

The positive lasting impact of barrier removal on the National Cycle Network

... mobility scooters. To understand the long-term impacts of barrier changes, Sustrans conducted a research project using a stretch of the Network in York where 30 restrictive barriers were removed. With thanks to the City of York Council’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund i-Travel York project for fu...

Trans Pennine Trail (East)

... of the Trans Pennine Trail coast-to-coast route. It goes between Barnsley and Hornsea via Doncaster, Selby and Hull. There is also a Selby to York link. For those wanting to visit the historic city of York, there is a link from Selby. The Trans Pennine Trail splits here with one braid heading to hi...

Children’s street designs tested outside school

A colourful pedestrian crossing, games and a mini allotment transformed Ostman road outside Carr Junior School in York this week (10 March), as part of a temporary trial for one day. The new street designs were developed by children to make their street safer and healthier as part of our new project...

Route 665

... sections link from National Route 67 near the market town of Wetherby north-east of Leeds to Thorpe Arch, and then from east of Tadcaster towards York after linking with National Route 65. This route is part of the West Yorkshire cycle route. Starting from Wetherby at a connection with National Rou...

Work starts on the Solar System Way to provide better access for everyone

Our North team has begun work to provide York’s popular walking and cycling path, the Solar System Way, with better access for everyone, including families with buggies, people on mobility scooters, wheelchairs, adapted bicycles or horses. Danny Morris, our Senior Project Officer in York said: “The ...

Route 168

National Route 168 links Kildale in the North York Moors to Guisborough and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. See spectacular coastal views, check out the beautiful North York Moors National Park, and pass through quaint villages with steep gradients - perfect for those wanting a small challenge. Route 168 runs ...

Slow Tour of Yorkshire

Enjoy a great cycling day out in Yorkshire… at your own pace. Are you inspired by the Tour de Yorkshire? If so, why not try our version – the Slow Tour of Yorkshire. The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of the best cycle routes across Yorkshire on the National Cycle Network. The routes are suitable for mo...

Partnership working on the Cinder Track

We’ve been working with North Yorkshire Council to improve the Cinder Track, to make it easier for everyone who wants to walk, wheel, cycle, or ride a horse. Find out what we’ve done and our vision for its future. Find out more about our projects in Yorkshire and the Humber

Driffield to Bridlington (Yorkshire Wolds)

See some of the wonderful landscape that inspired David Hockney with a gently rolling route through the East Yorkshire Wolds. Route Extension: 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 ...

Scarborough to Hayburn Wyke

This great route takes you along the coastline where you can enjoy spectacular views of the sea in one direction and the North York Moors in the other. This lovely route takes you along the coast from the seaside resort of Scarborough with its spectacular castle and two sweeping sandy bays, along a ...

Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route

A circular route around the rolling chalkland hills of the Yorkshire Wolds taking in historic Beverley. You'll pass through market towns, small villages and seaside Bridlington. This route takes you through the beautiful rolling hills and dramatic coast of the Yorkshire Wolds, a landscape that inspi...

Way of the Roses

... natural beauty in northern England. It’s a special cycle route that passes through the red rose county of Lancashire and the white rose county of Yorkshire. The Way of the Roses is a spectacular coast to coast cycle route which passes through both the red rose county of Lancashire and the white ros...

Route 656

of the National Cycle Network takes you on a strenuous journey through the North York Moors. It connects Coxwold to Hawnby, via Sutton Bank National Park Centre. Starting at Coxwold, where the route branches east from Route 65, it heads through the North York Moors via Sutton Bank National Park Cent...

From train line to cycle route: Enjoying 70 years of Yorkshire’s Castleford Greenway

Castleford Central was a busy station with many trains to York. I often travelled on it, to Leeds mostly, often to watch Leeds United, and sometimes on holiday to York or Scarborough. When I was younger I’d cycle quite far, over to Bridlington or the Yorkshire Dales. We have been working with Wakefi...

Trans Pennine Trail

At Selby, an extension of the route continues north to the historic city of York, while the main trail swings east following parallel to the rivers Ouse and Humber. After passing through the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds, the Trans Pennine Trail reaches Kingston upon Hull. The route information a...

Route 62

National Route 62 connects Fleetwood on the Fylde region of Lancashire with Selby in North Yorkshire. It forms the west and central sections of the Trans Pennine Trail which is a long-distance path running from coast to coast across northern England. Route 62 connects Fleetwood in the Fylde region o...

Portrait Benches in Chester-le-Street

He was born in Yorkshire in 1924 and passed away aged 90 in 2014.

Route 165

A mostly on-road route it takes you through the Tees Valley, onto Kildale Moor and then into the beautiful North York Moors National Park. The route then travels through the hilly Esk Valley and onto the seaside town of Whitby. Whitby Abbey is highly recommended as one of the best tourist attraction...

Belfast Docks to Loughshore Park (Route 93)

You will find secure, covered cycle parking at Lanyon and York Street stations. Train links from Belfast Lanyon, York Street, Jordanstown and Mossley Mill stations. Check Translink timetables

Doncaster to Conisborough

Exit Doncaster station and follow signs to National Route 62 via on-road cycle paths to join the traffic-free greenway just off York Road.

The best routes in Yorkshire

With some of the National Cycle Network’s most beautiful routes, you are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to walking and cycling options in Yorkshire. There are plenty of great routes to discover in Yorkshire. This route, also known as the Nidderdale Greenway, connects Bilton and North Harrogat...

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LGBT+ History Month: Celebrating people who have made it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle

Alice Austen was an American photographer who lived, worked and died in Staten Island, New York. Philippa York Philippa York is a Scottish journalist and former professional road racing cyclist. Philippa York in conversation with Stonewall Thank you Alice Austen, Jan Morris, Philippa York, Rich Lave...

Barriers on the National Cycle Network

The long-term impacts of barrier redesign – a case study in York.

10 great rides to National Parks

The North York Moors The North York Moors boasts huge swathes of beautiful heather moorland, ancient woodland and dramatic coastline, making the scenery stunning and unique. There are few other places that have such a contrasting landscape. Our lovely coastal route between the seaside resorts of Sca...

Sustrans North receives Open Country award for disabled access

Yorkshire-based charity Open Country has presented our North team with a prestigious award for our contribution to improving disabled access across Yorkshire. Our team in Yorkshire completed an extension of the cycle path from Thorp Arch to Newton Kyme creating a 6 km traffic-free route linking Weth...

Route 66

contains several lovely stretches of traffic-free canal-side cycling. This route from Greater Manchester to Yorkshire offers you the chance to enjoy some of this area’s fascinating industrial heritage. On the route you’ll see unusual waterways architecture and fascinating feats of engineering. Route...

Cycling with a disability

Earlier this year, we were delighted to join Yorkshire-based charity Open Country on one of their regular tandem rides on the National Cycle Network. Here, they tell us all about cycling with a disability and how organisations are helping people to enjoy the pleasures of riding a bike. Charities suc...

Wetherby Railway Path

Using a disused railway line, this route takes you from Spofforth Castle to Thorp Arch in Yorkshire. This gentle trail is through Yorkshire countryside, passing through the historic market town of Wetherby along the way. At Deighton Road in Wetherby, the route goes briefly on-road – use the crossing...

Work starts to improve Trans Pennine Trail in South Yorkshire

Sheffield to Rotherham (via Meadowhall)

This surprisingly green route takes you between two of South Yorkshire’s main urban areas, Sheffield and Rotherham. It uses a traffic-free greenway along the canal and the River Don Valley, passing the shopping mecca of Meadowhall. The route also forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail. From here the ...

Route 166

of the National Cycle Network runs between the Yorkshire villages of Kirkham and Hunmanby. You'll travel along quiet country lanes taking in views of the beautiful River Derwent and passing spectacular countryside scenery. Passing spectacular scenery before arriving in beautiful Hunmanby, it comes a...

Route 688

This section of the Way of the Roses cycle route travels across the spectacular Yorkshire Dales passing through Nidderdale and the Vale of York, via Pateley Bridge, Ripon and Boroughbridge. The route is entirely on-road with steep ascents / descents (especially Greenhow Hill). There are signposted l...

Walney to Wear and Whitby (W2W)

At Barnard Castle, the route splits and you can instead follow National Route 165 to Whitby via the Esk Valley through the North York Moors. The 46 miles from Barnard Castle to Great Ayton is relatively easy-going, although it does undulate gently. The last 30 miles across the North York Moors Natio...

Using the National Cycle Network in my role as a carer: Gareth's story

For the past three years the pair have ridden a tandem tricycle through York’s Foss Islands Path (National Cycle Network Route 658) and found their journey greatly improved since a Sustrans-funded initiative saw the barriers taken down to make the route more accessible for those with disabilities. "...

Penistone to Dunford Bridge

is a 5.7-mile route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Penistone and Dunford Bridge in Yorkshire

Portrait Benches on the National Cycle Network

The communities that are carving out a space in cycling that is radical, inclusive and fun

And Philipa York, the Scottish cyclist and journalist.

National Trust and National Trust for Scotland properties on the Network

Treasurer’s House, North Yorkshire – National Route 658 Nestled close to York Minster, this historic townhouse contains a collection of prized artworks, antiques and furniture, along with a tranquil garden where you can view the cathedral. East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire – The Airedale Greenway...

Route 164

is in two sections. One takes you through the Yorkshire Wolds from Pocklington to Hutton Cranswick as part of the Way of the Roses Coast-to-Coast cycle route. The southern section runs from Beverley to Kiplingcotes via North and South Newbald. Route 164 northerly section starts in the small market t...

Sustrans face to face fundraising

Fundraising on the National Cycle Network only, we have teams working in Devon and Cornwall, Brighton, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, London, York, Manchester and Glasgow.

Skipton to Bolton Abbey

... Skipton with its impressive castle and regular outdoor market, through beautiful countryside, ending at the magnificent ruins of Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales. From Embsay, follow signs to Bolton Abbey along quiet country lanes with wonderful scenery all the way. You may want to stop off for ...

Route 67

National Route 67 of the National Cycle Network runs from Long Whatton near Loughborough to join National Route 71 near Northallerton in Yorkshire. The stretch between Chesterfield and Leeds forms the main route of the Trans Pennine Trail (Central). National Route 67 of the National Cycle Network r...

Settle to Clapham

This beautiful and spectacular ride runs along the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales with views over towards Lancashire and the Forest of Bowland. From the vibrant market town of Settle, it passes along quiet country lanes through the beautiful village of Austwick to arrive in Clapham, with its ca...

Scarborough to Whitby - The Cinder Track

Spen Valley Greenway

The Spen Valley Greenway is a green corridor with wonderful moorland views that will take you out into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It’s a short and gentle cycle which is perfect for beginners. It’s also home to a fascinating collection of artworks.

Hornsea Rail Trail (Hull to Hornsea)

... route takes you right through to the seafront and beach in Hornsea with its panoramic coastal views. Enjoy seaside attractions, cafes, pubs, fish and chip shops and play areas for children. Back towards the freshwater mere (Yorkshire’s largest lake!) is a small award-winning museum of local life.

Route 71

... in Cumbria. It then passes Appleby-in-Westmorland and Northallerton to meet National Route 65 - the White Rose Cycle Route - at Kirby Knowle in Yorkshire. The route is fully open and signed in both directions. It then joins National Route 70 through Kirkby Stephen to the northern edge of the Yorksh...

Nidderdale Greenway - Harrogate to Ripley Cycle Route

This route connects Bilton, North Harrogate, and Knaresborough with Ripley on a fantastic 4-mile converted railway line. Along this short and gentle ride the North Yorkshire countryside is golden with wheat fields in the summer and ablaze with the amber leaves of the surrounding woodland in autumn.

Route 70

... Route 70 takes you from Barrow-In-Furness via Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands, the southern part of the Lake District, and a short stretch on National Route 6, to Lowgill on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales where it joins National Route 68. Only traffic-free section of note is in the Haverthwaite area.

Route 69

Hest Bank (Morecambe) to Clapham (North Yorkshire)

Bikepacking to raise money for Sustrans so my son can enjoy traffic-free paths

My experience of walking in Edinburgh: Annie’s story

One major improvement that has been made since I've lived in Edinburgh is the junction at York Place. The separation of cyclists, pedestrians, and cars is helpful for me. For someone who's visually impaired, having to learn different rules, and a different layout for every kind of cyclist and pedest...

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Upgrade for historic Shipley to Saltaire towpath

... between Shipley and Saltaire is being improved. It’s part of ambitious plans to upgrade accessibility and extend the National Cycle Network in West Yorkshire. Josh Molyneux, Sustrans Network Development Manager for Yorkshire said: Sean McGinley, director Yorkshire & North East at Canal & River Trus...

Celebrations as latest section of the Castleford Greenway officially opens

A brand new section of the Castleford Greenway is now officially open. This 1.3km section of traffic-free route creates an important missing link in Yorkshire's walking and cycling network. the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Cllr Manisha Kaushik, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport ...

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Sustrans Annual Raffle

... from MatlockEarly Entry Prize Winner    £20 M&S Voucher    James from EdinburghEarly Entry Prize Winner    £20 M&S Voucher    Alex from YorkEarly Entry Prize Winner    £20 M&S Voucher    Clive from DorchesterEarly Entry Prize Winner    £20 M&S Voucher    Wendy from BrightonEarly Ent...

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Removing barriers has made my local Network route more accessible: John's story

Since 30 physical barriers were removed and redesigned on his route in York, John can now join and leave the path at access points he was unable to navigate before with his trike. To understand the long-term impacts of barrier changes, we conducted a research project on John's local routes in York. ...

30 new portrait benches added to the National Cycle Network

On National Route 65 in York, we're celebrating legendary actress Dame Judi Dench alongside a true veteran of Sustrans, Dave Jackson.

New improved Spen Valley Greenway opens again

Local people near the Spen Valley Greenway in West Yorkshire have been celebrating the reopening of an improved, more accessible section of this busy path at the heart of the community.

Trans Pennine Trail celebrates 30 years

Initial construction works for the Trans Pennine Trail began in 1989, leading to a trail from York to Liverpool via Selby, Doncaster, Barnsley, Manchester, Warrington and Widnes, with other northern and southern sections added later to create the full coast to coast route that officially opened in 2...

Camping and cycling adventures on the National Cycle Network

York to Naburn is a stunning, largely traffic-free, 10-mile route on a former railway line. It travels from the ancient walled city of York along the River Ouse, passing historic parks, sculptures and a model solar system. And if canvas isn't your thing, the Caravan Club have the York Rowntree Park ...

The UK’s best long-distance cycle rides

Nidderdale and Yorkshire Dales, which are areas of outstanding natural beauty the historic city of York Yorkshire Wolds Read more about the Yorkshire Wolds cycle route. Enjoy the breathtaking scenes of the Yorkshire Wolds. Photo: Saddle Skedaddle.

Let’s give residents their city centres back

Cities like York and Birmingham are committing to be car-free as early as 2023. The motion brought by Cllr Amy Heley to the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee could make Brighton one of the first cities in the country to commit to a car free city centre by 2023, joining York, Oxford...

Connecting communities along the Trans Pennine Trail

... and Liverpool, via old railway lines and canal towpaths, as well as sections through Doncaster, Barnsley and Wakefield. There are also spurs to York, Selby, Kirkburton and Chesterfield. Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 2020- 2022 Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 2020-2024We worked with Doncaster Cit...

Artworks and art trails on the National Cycle Network

York to Selby Three scientists from the University of York constructed this 10.4-km scale model of the solar system.