

Quick ride by bicycle from York to Bishopthorpe
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York to Bishopthorpe
This route takes you from the heart of historic York to the charming riverside village of Bishopthorpe, just under 7 km away—perfect for a relaxed ride. You’ll roll mainly on smooth asphalt, sticking to dedicated cycleways and quiet roads, so it’s friendly for all levels of cyclists.
Starting in York, you'll pass iconic sights like the medieval city walls and perhaps catch a glimpse of York Minster’s spires. Once you head south, it’s a gentle ride—the terrain barely rises or falls, making it easy on the legs. The landscapes slowly shift from urban to green as you approach Bishopthorpe, which is famous as the home of the Archbishop of York, with its stately Bishopthorpe Palace by the riverside.
In just over half an hour, you’ll arrive ready for a pub lunch or a riverbank stroll. Whether you’re out for a leisurely spin or just connecting between villages, this route gives you a taste of York’s history and Yorkshire’s countryside charm.
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Tockwith Spotted Ox
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 54.1 km
- Distance
- 115 m
- Ascent
- 110 m
- Descent
Towton
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 63.8 km
- Distance
- 183 m
- Ascent
- 184 m
- Descent
York Thorpe Willoughby - York Circular
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 57.2 km
- Distance
- 63 m
- Ascent
- 63 m
- Descent
Tadcaster via Riccall
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 56.1 km
- Distance
- 70 m
- Ascent
- 67 m
- Descent
Biggin
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 56.5 km
- Distance
- 50 m
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
YORK Thorpe Arch YORK
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 54.3 km
- Distance
- 91 m
- Ascent
- 91 m
- Descent
York - Wetherby
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 61.7 km
- Distance
- 157 m
- Ascent
- 157 m
- Descent
Cawood Ride 32 mile rownd trip
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 52 km
- Distance
- 33 m
- Ascent
- 35 m
- Descent
Towton Rockingham Arms
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 60.5 km
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 167 m
- Descent
Thorpe Willoughby
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 61 km
- Distance
- 41 m
- Ascent
- 44 m
- Descent
York-Wighill-York
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 55 km
- Distance
- 86 m
- Ascent
- 89 m
- Descent
Christmas Ride
Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom
- 19.5 km
- Distance
- 34 m
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
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- Biggin
- Distance
- 56.5 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
- 50 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- YORK Thorpe Arch YORK
- Distance
- 54.3 km
- Ascent
- 91 m
- Descent
- 91 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- York - Wetherby
- Distance
- 61.7 km
- Ascent
- 157 m
- Descent
- 157 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- Cawood Ride 32 mile rownd trip
- Distance
- 52 km
- Ascent
- 33 m
- Descent
- 35 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- Towton Rockingham Arms
- Distance
- 60.5 km
- Ascent
- 166 m
- Descent
- 167 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- Thorpe Willoughby
- Distance
- 61 km
- Ascent
- 41 m
- Descent
- 44 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- York-Wighill-York
- Distance
- 55 km
- Ascent
- 86 m
- Descent
- 89 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
- Christmas Ride
- Distance
- 19.5 km
- Ascent
- 34 m
- Descent
- 37 m
- Location
- York, England, United Kingdom
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