York Racecourse – Micklegate Bar loop from Tadcaster

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York Racecourse – Micklegate Bar loop from Tadcaster

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York Racecourse – Micklegate Bar loop from Tadcaster

02:31

44.5km

120m

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: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.5 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

47 m

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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9.33 km

Rix Bridge Service Station

Highlight • Parking

12.0 km

Brocket Hagg

Forest

12.4 km

Poad's Firs

Forest

15.5 km

The Ship Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Good pub grub near the marina at Acaster Malbis

Tip by

18.1 km

Bishopthorpe Palace is situated along the beautiful River Ouse south of the city centre of York. It's the official home of the Archbishop of York, and has been for all previous Archbishop's of York since 1241.

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19.3 km

York Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

21.2 km

Dark Horse Espresso Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent Tea / Coffee and cake stop

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21.6 km

Bishopthorpe Road Bicycle Dismount

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

22.5 km

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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44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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