Local Volunteers Caring for Local Greenways

Greenways are traffic-free paths for cyclists pedestrians and wheelchair users, providing access to the natural environment. In and around York they form part of the National Cycle Network and the Trans Pennine Trail and link the city centre with the surrounding countryside. Well surfaced and with gentle gradients, they are suitable for families and for residents and visitors of all ages. They are havens for wildlife and plant biodiversity.

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Come out and explore the Greenways on foot, by bike or wheelchair.

 

The flagship Solar System Greenway is a 'SINC' - a Site of Interest for Nature Coservation. It forms a north-south green corridor permitting species migration, essential in an era of climate change. Learn about the history of the the path, once the main railway line between London and Edinburgh, but closed due to the creation of Selby Coalfield Europe's biggest deep mine.

 

The Foss Islands Greenway runs out to Osbaldwick on the line of the Derwebt Valley Light Railway and discover St Nicks Nature Reserve and Murton Park, home of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. You can continue on the Way of the Roses to Stamford Bridge, site of the historic battle against the Vikings in 1066.

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Follow the Way of the Roses north along the River Ouse and across the Rawcliffe Ings flood plain to Skelton. Then on country roads to Beningborough Hall, part of the National Trust.

 

Cycle out to Rufforth via Knapton exploring the new Community Forest on the way.

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Follow the Askham Bog Urban Green Corridor to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Nature Reserve, crossing the knavesmire race course and admiring the themed Murals under the Tadcaster Road on the way.

 

Stop for refreshments along the way and enjoy getting out into the countryside. There's lots to explore!  (see the Maps page currently under reconstruction)