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Canal / Riverside Out & back

York to Naburn Solar System Greenway

North Yorkshire

Distance
9.3 mi
Est. time
4h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Follow the River Ouse out of York, then take the old railway south to Naburn. From St George's Field car park, New Walk leads over Blue Bridge and along the eastern riverbank. Cross Millennium Bridge, climb the short ramp beside the former Terry's chocolate factory and follow the signed route across the Knavesmire.

Beyond the racecourse the walk becomes the Solar System Greenway. The Sun and the inner planets give a sense of the model's enormous scale, with Jupiter farther down the track and Saturn near Naburn. The old railway bridge across the Ouse carries the Fisher of Dreams sculpture. Turn round on the greenway beside the former Naburn Station and retrace the same route. The outer planets lie beyond this walk.

Most of the route is surfaced, with short steep ramps and several road crossings. Use the marked crossing by the Chocolate Works and the pavements through Bishopthorpe. Watch for cyclists and for horses near the racecourse on race days. Bring food and water. The riverside section and car park can flood, so choose another walk when river levels are high. Parking is paid and allows a long stay.

Walk details

Walk type
Out & back
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Est. time
4h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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