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York to Bishopthorpe

22 min
Duration
6.7 km
Distance
16 m
Ascent
18 m
Descent
17.9 km/h
Avg. speed
20 m
Max. altitude

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
Road bike
mdp
3

Tockwith Spotted Ox

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

Last Friday Ride Jan 2015 Lunch at the Spotted Ox
54.1 km
Distance
115 m
Ascent
110 m
Descent
2

Towton

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

The route is R65 across Knavesmire, alongside A64 to Copmanthorpe/Askham Bryan roundabout, Askham Bryan,, Normans Farm, Catterton, Tadcaster, Roman Ridge, Bramham Crossroads via Route 67, round the north of the interchange on the cycle paths, Aberford, Lotherton Hall, Saxton (via Garlic Flats) an…
63.8 km
Distance
183 m
Ascent
184 m
Descent
2

York Thorpe Willoughby - York Circular

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

A route to The Fox Inn, Thorpe Willoughby for lunch, then a walk round Brayton Barff, (bluebells in late April/early May).  Return via Selby and Route 65 back to York (Return from Naburn as outward route)
57.2 km
Distance
63 m
Ascent
63 m
Descent
Tadcaster via Riccall
Road bike
3

Tadcaster via Riccall

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

Friday ride to Tadcaster
56.1 km
Distance
70 m
Ascent
67 m
Descent
Biggin
Road bike
mdp
0

Biggin

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

The Black Smiths Arms, reopened in August.
56.5 km
Distance
50 m
Ascent
50 m
Descent
YORK Thorpe Arch YORK
Road bike
mdp
1

YORK Thorpe Arch YORK

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

Morrison's Chimney, Millenium Bridge, TESCO, Askham Bryan, Askham Richard, Healaugh, Wighill, Thorpe Arch.  Lunch Boston Spa, Clifford, Newton Kyme, TADCASTER, Oxton, Bolton Percy, Appleton Roebuck, Acaster Malbis, Bishopthorpe.  +3.5 miles back to the Chimney.
54.3 km
Distance
91 m
Ascent
91 m
Descent
2

York - Wetherby

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

Using Cycle routes and quiet roads
61.7 km
Distance
157 m
Ascent
157 m
Descent
Cawood Ride 32 mile rownd trip
Road bike
mdp
1

Cawood Ride 32 mile rownd trip

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

Friday Oct 30 (cloned from route 3308368)
52 km
Distance
33 m
Ascent
35 m
Descent
Towton Rockingham Arms
Road bike
mdp
0

Towton Rockingham Arms

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

This is a less hazardous route through Tadcaster
60.5 km
Distance
166 m
Ascent
167 m
Descent
0

Thorpe Willoughby

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

To the FOX 20.8 miles Just about dead on 40 and equal in ether direction. the ride will usually have split by Bishopthorpe.
61 km
Distance
41 m
Ascent
44 m
Descent
1

York-Wighill-York

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

A circular route of approx 40 miles using quiet roads and cycle ways. Route suitable for skinny tyres
55 km
Distance
86 m
Ascent
89 m
Descent
Christmas Ride
Road bike
mdp
0

Christmas Ride

Cycling route in York, England, United Kingdom

This is Dawn's route - not the stars and last lines of the tree and it's pot
19.5 km
Distance
34 m
Ascent
37 m
Descent

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