This footpath follows the banks of the River Ouse and the stream along the edge of Clifton Ings into (or out of) York. It shares the trail with the York and Selby long distance walking trail.

The Ings are a flood defence scheme where the grassland here can be flooded at times of high flow, reducing the impact of the river and flooding in York. In the summer, farmers use the lush grassland to feed the cattle.

David Scott

May 15, 2025

Cycling

It's been closed for 3 years according to the local I spoke to for directions, go straight to the park and ride down the road and rejoin the cycle way there.

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Distance 3.41 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: York, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Clifton Ings Trail

1. Aldwark Bridge – Beningbrough Hall loop from York

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