Micklegate Bar – York Millennium Bridge loop from York

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Micklegate Bar – York Millennium Bridge loop from York

Moderate

4.5

(30)

160

riders

Micklegate Bar – York Millennium Bridge loop from York

02:48

48.2km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 523 m for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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547 m

Micklegate Bar

Highlight • Structure

Micklegate Bar, the most significant among York's four primary medieval gateways, held a prominent role as the focal point for grand events. Its name, derived from 'Micklelith' meaning 'great street,' …

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2.62 km

York Millennium Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

modern foot and cycle bridge with handy viewpoint and seating area for views along the river

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4.68 km

York Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

5.24 km

Knavesmire Wood

Forest

6.66 km

The Sun – York Solar System Greenway (York End)

Highlight • Structure

This is the York end of the 6.4 mile York Solar System Cycleway that heads southwards towards Selby along the former East Coast railway line on a Sustrans bike route. …

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8.72 km

Naburn Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway bridge that was part of the east coast mainline and used heavily in WW2. A good crossing point on the White Rose cycle way.

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15.6 km

Low Acaster Plantation

Forest

26.8 km

John Smith's Brewery

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a small free car park at Tadcaster just over the bridge by the bus station. If you go there early it’s a good starting place/end place for a variety of rides.

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45.8 km

Goddards House and Garden

Highlight • Monument

National trust property. Former home of the Terry family of chocolate making fame.

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46.5 km

York Tyburn Execution Site

Highlight • Monument

Apparently this is where Dick Turpin, and other criminals, were hanged in the old days. Slightly weird sitting there with a nice view of the racecourse but knowing that bodies used to swing until dead just where you are sat.

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48.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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